Director of Finance and Operations – Spratton Hall

Spratton Hall is a thriving and ambitious independent, co-educational day school for 400 pupils aged 4-13 years.

Situated at the edge of the village of Spratton, seven miles north of Northampton, Spratton Hall is set in 50 acres of beautiful Northamptonshire countryside. The School is an academic but all-round school that enables every child to unearth their true potential and unique talents in first-class facilities. The School is in a very strong position, finances are robust, a £3M development programme is due for completion in spring 2025 and a recent strategic property purchase offers the potential for further growth.

The Governors and Headmaster are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic and commercially minded individual to become the new Director of Finance and Operations (DFO). The post holder will also fulfil the role of Clerk to the Governors. Reporting to the Headmaster, the DFO is a critical member of the Senior Management Team and will help shape and deliver Spratton’s strategic development. They will provide strong leadership to a diverse team of finance and operations staff and areas of responsibility include finance, estates and facilities, human resources, health and safety, IT, and commercial activities. 

The successful candidate will be a visible and agile leader; a strategic thinker who possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills, coupled with the ability to build highly effective, collaborative relationships at all levels. Whilst a formal accounting qualification is not required, exceptional financial and business acumen will be essential together with a proven track record in strategic planning, project management and operational delivery. 

Prior experience in the education sector is not a prerequisite and applications are welcomed from candidates with commercial, charitable, private-sector and public-sector backgrounds.

Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics to arrange an informal and confidential discussion about the role: 

Susannah Thompson, Senior Consultant: susannahthompson@rsacademics.com or

Nina Lambert, Head of Commercial Appointments: ninalambert@rsacademics.com

The closing date for applications is 10.00am on Tuesday 29th October 2024. 

Applications should be made electronically to RSAcademics. To submit your application, please click on “Apply Now” on the right side of this webpage and upload your documents according to the instructions provided.

You should submit:

• A completed application form.
• A covering letter addressed to the Headmaster, Mr Simon Clarke. The letter should be a maximum of two pages and should explain your reasons for applying and outline your suitability for the role.

If you have any questions about uploading your documents please contact Laura Beacon, Project Coordinator (Appointments), at applications@rsacademics.com. Laura can also be reached by calling our Head Office on +44 (0)1858 383163.

Spratton Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. 

The safeguarding responsibilities of the role are indicated in the candidate information. 

RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.