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Chief Operating Officer Required: Easter 2026 (flexible, subject to notice periods) Reporting to: Headmaster Hours: Full-Time, Full-Year Member of: Senior Leadership Team (SLT) Closing date: Tuesday 6th January, 12:00 noon Interview date: Thursday 22nd January The Role The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a core member of the Senior Leadership Team and holds executive responsibility for operational leadership, whilst also overseeing the School's financial operations and ensuring that the financial strategy aligns with the School's long-term aims. Working in close partnership with the Headmaster, Finance Director, SLT and Governing Body, the COO will ensure that the School's strategy and operations are efficient, future-focused, financially sustainable, and aligned to the School's purpose and ethos. The role combines strategic leadership with high professional standards in financial oversight, facilities, IT capability, commercial development, contracts, and risk assurance. The School The King's School is one of the dozen oldest schools in the country and has a proud heritage dating back to at least 1087, with a re-foundation in 1541. King's is the Cathedral School in the city of Gloucester, whilst the surrounding county is home to many excellent grammar and state schools, as well as other independent schools. King's is held in high regard amidst this competitive area; our academic, co-curricular and pastoral attainment is second to none. As a result, the last three ISI reports for King's have all been classified as 'excellent' in every area. Local media brand SoGlos has awarded King's the title of 'Independent School of the Year' or 'Highly Commended' in every one of the last five years - a feat unmatched by any other local independent school - most recently winning the title in May 2025. Despite the multiple national-scale challenges of recent years, King's has seen its pupil roll growing steadily and parental satisfaction scoring very highly indeed. With careful investment in the campus and facilities, as well as a continuous focus on improving teaching and learning and developing our outstanding pastoral care, King's is now seen as a dynamic, forward-thinking and impressive place to study and to work. Key Duties As a central figure in the School's Senior Leadership Team, the COO will undertake a range of duties relating to Strategic Leadership & Organisational Development, Finance Partnership & Oversight, Estates, Capital Projects & Sustainability, Operational Management, Risk, Compliance & Governance, Commercial & Business Development, People & Culture. For full details, please refer to the applicant information pack. Personal Profile The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following qualities and experience: Senior leadership experience in operations, commercial, or corporate roles within a complex organisation; Strong understanding of estates, operational delivery, compliance and business systems; Demonstrable ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and deliver organisational change; Ability to interpret and contribute to financial planning and reporting at senior level; Strategic thinker with the ability to execute decisions at pace; Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills; Evidence of sound judgement, discretion, integrity and resilience; Alignment with the School's values, safeguarding culture and educational mission. The following qualities are also desirable: Experience in the education sector, charity sector or independent schools; Experience delivering capital projects and organisational transformation; Knowledge of charity governance, ISI regulations and independent school compliance; Background working with Boards or Governing Bodies; Relevant professional qualification in estates, business, law, finance, project management or similar. Salary The salary offered will be competitive - reflective of the significance of this role in a leading HMC independent school - and will depend on skills and experience. Benefits: Annual holiday entitlement of 25 days plus statutory bank holidays, rising to 30 days after five years' service; Staff fee remission for children at King's; Before and After-School care for children at King's when School is in session; Contributory employer's pension scheme; Cycle to Work scheme; Lunches when School is in session; Opportunity to participate in gym membership; Employee Assistance Programme; Free parking on-site; Appointment with the School Doctor if required. Applications Candidates should apply through TES or by submitting a completed School Application Form and Covering Letter via email via the button below. A CV is not required. Closing date for applications is Tuesday 6th January at 12:00 noon, with interviews taking place on Thursday 22nd January. Candidates are advised that the School is on Christmas break from Monday 15th December to Friday 2nd January inclusive; applications received during this period may experience a slight delay in their acknowledgement. For further information, please contact Mr Harry Fuller on or via email to . The King's School, Gloucester is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check (including Children's Barred List), satisfactory references from previous employers and eligibility to work in the UK. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including a prohibition from teaching check where appropriate (which may include for some non-teaching positions) and, in line with KCSIE, an online search for shortlisted candidates only - this will consist of a Google and social media search. The search is looking for anything that calls into question the candidate's suitability to work with children, or could cause harm to the reputation of The King's School, Gloucester. Any information discovered will be shared with members of the interviewing panel prior to interview. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates' suitability to work with children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013, 2020 and 2023), which would otherwise mean that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and would not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they were disclosed, employers could not take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

South Hampstead High School is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to play a key role managing the financial operations of the school and enterprise activities. Your remit will cover day to day financial management, producing budgets, financial reporting and analysis, and coordinating audits. You will also manage and mentor a team of Finance Officers and support the Director of Finance and Operations in strategic financial planning and decision-making. About you You will have an accountancy/finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ATT) with proven experience in financial management and good knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations. You will need proven budgetary expertise and financial acumen with successful senior management experience. Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records are equally important. About the School Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging and fun. Located in leafy Hampstead, with the buzz of central London's cultural life close at hand, the school is very well served by public transport and there are excellent local amenities nearby. The school is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools. We offer a variety of benefits, such as: • Competitive salaries and pay progression • Access to extensive professional development opportunities • Training grants for qualifications • Generous pension schemes • Free life assurance benefit • Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans • A Cycle to Work scheme • Competitive terms and conditions of employment • A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools To find out more and to apply, please click the apply button. The closing date for applications is Monday 5th January 2026 at 9am. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited to interview before the published interview date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position or if an offer is made and accepted. The school may also conduct online searches (including publicly available social media searches) as part of our recruitment processes. The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.

London Design and Engineering UTC is a high performing, ambitious organisation , and we are looking to build on our successes to form a multi academy trust, supporting other schools . In recent years, student numbers have grown rapidly to above 900 across years 9 to 13, apprentices and adult courses. We pride ourselves on the magnitude and reach of our employer engagements, which support the development of creative, professional and entrepreneurial mindsets in our learners. Underpinning this is a dynamic finance function that supports budgetary discipline, forecasting and careful cashflow management to ensure we deliver value for money each year, and secure the investment to realise our potential. In 2019 we moved from portacabins into a purpose-built school, and in September 2025 we opened our new T Level building, securing grants from DfE for the build and to provide industry-standard equipment. The annual accounts for August 2025 were completed in November, with a clean bill of health from the auditors. Our internal auditors have also provided their highest annual opinion of "strong". We are now looking to move our finances to the next stage with the appointment of a Head of Finance. This is a new post that will lead the finance operations of London Design and Engineering UTC, reporting to the Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFOO). The primary focus of the postholder will be to build on this excellent base to support the growth of LDE in a fast-paced environment, through efficiency and development of reporting metrics, whilst maintaining robust financial management and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. We have been reliant on external accountancy support in the last two years, and this post will support self-sufficiency. The role includes oversight of the PSF finance system, month-end procedures, preparation of monthly management accounts, annual budgets, statutory accounts, liaison with auditors, and preparation of stakeholder returns. This is your chance to be a member of the LDE UTC team who are revolutionising technical education. Are you focused on making a difference to students' lives by delivering exciting opportunities? If so, apply to join us. We also welcome applications from those wishing to work part time. If you are interested in pursuing a career in this vibrant, positive "can do" environment and feel that you have the enthusiasm and drive to make a real difference, then please apply for this truly rewarding opportunity, where together we can create the next generation of confident, independent, work-ready individuals. Closing date: Monday 12th January 2026 at 9am. Shortlisting: Wednesday 14th January 2026. Interviews: Thursday 26th January 2026. Start date: As soon as possible, depending on notice period.

South Hampstead High School is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to play a key role managing the financial operations of the school and enterprise activities. Your remit will cover day to day financial management, producing budgets, financial reporting and analysis, and coordinating audits. You will also manage and mentor a team of Finance Officers and support the Director of Finance and Op click apply for full job details