Teacher

Finance Manager

Bishop Stopford School · Kettering · North Northamptonshire

Job description

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join Bishop Stopford School as our new Finance Manager. The main purpose of this role is to lead and manage the financial operations, ensuring robust financial control, compliance with academy trust and statutory requirements, and the provision of high-quality financial information to support strategic decision-making.

The Finance Manager will work closely with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team, Trustees and external auditors to ensure the effective stewardship of public funds and the long-term financial sustainability of the School.We offer:

a supportive environment in which your talent and commitment will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded

an opportunity to be part of a highly collaborative team

Employee recognition and rewards

Membership with a health benefits provider which includes access to a GP service. Annual flu vaccination

Two-week October half term holiday

Free on-site parking

Staff gym and Cycle to Work scheme

Please check out our amazing review in The Good Schools Guide and our fantastic Ofsted Report from April 2025.

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About this school

Bishop Stopford School

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Not rated

Pupils: 1,459
Avg teacher salary: £49,709
Pupil:teacher ratio: 19:1
Academy trust: BISHOP STOPFORD SCHOOL

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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