Chief Financial and Operations Officer (CFOO) - Full-time

Coppice Primary Partnership

Ref:KCC-F57-5-L
Posted:14/03/2025
Pay:KR11-12 (depending on experience)
Start Date:July 2025
App Close Date:25/04/2025 at 12:00
Interviews:TBC

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Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of children? Do you have a strategic mindset with financial and operational insights that can shape the future of education?

Coppice Primary Partnership, a small, primary focused Multi Academy Trust, is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Chief Financial and Operations Officer (CFO) to join our team.

We are a Trust that puts people—both children and staff—at the heart of everything we do. This is your chance to join an organisation that is not only committed to educational excellence but also to fostering a warm, supportive, and collaborative culture. Your expertise will help shape the future of education for children in our local area, and you will be instrumental in ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed.

As CFOO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy of our Trust and ensuring sustainable growth. Working closely with the Trust Leader/CEO and Board of Trustees, you will lead on all financial and operational aspects, from budget management and forecasting to estates and risk management. But more than that, you will be part of a team that is directly impacting the lives of local children, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to support high-quality teaching and learning. We are looking for someone with financial leadership experience, ideally from within the education sector or a similar public sector environment. You will have the ability to manage budgets while staying committed to the ethos of a Trust that prioritises children’s outcomes above all else.

This role offers the unique opportunity to:

Advise Headteachers on financial and operational matters
Make strategic decisions that will benefit children in our Trust's schools.
Work within a close-knit team where your voice matters.
Contribute to the long-term sustainability and success of schools that are deeply rooted in their communities.
Be part of the Trust’s Executive Leadership Team

Key attributes include:

A proven track record of senior financial leadership.
Strong understanding of financial compliance and risk management.
The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to a range of stakeholders, including non-financial colleagues and governors.
Alignment with the values of Coppice Primary Partnership: Excellence, Collaboration and Growth, Stewardship and Responsibility.

If you’re ready to make a lasting impact and take on a role where your financial leadership will contribute to the success of future generations, we would love to hear from you.

Please note, we review applications on a rolling-basis and will therefore close the advert early if we find the right candidate, we look forward to receiving your application.

Information about the federation

We are a primary MAT based in West Kent with three schools: Coxheath Primary School, Loose Primary School and St Katherine’s School & Nursery. Our work within Coppice is built upon a passionate belief that all children are capable of producing exceptional outcomes.

Each school within our trust retains its individuality, reflecting their local community and fostering a unique ethos. This individuality is celebrated within a supportive framework, allowing out schools to thrive while benefiting from the trust’s collective expertise and resources.

Coppice Primary Partnership’s people-first philosophy prioritises the well-being and professional growth of our staff, understanding that your development enhances educational quality. This ensures that decisions are made with students’ best interests in mind, fostering an environment where excellence is the norm.

Joining Coppice Primary Partnership means becoming part of a larger, supportive network. Our central team helps our schools to face reduced administrative burdens so that they can focus on delivering high quality education. Committed to continuous improvement, we ensure every school meets the highest standards, promoting equity and consistent opportunities for every child to succeed.

In summary, Coppice Primary Partnership offers the best of both worlds: the freedom for schools to maintain their individuality, supported by a collaborative and nurturing environment that champions excellence for all.

Job Contact Information

Name:Mark Chatley
Address:Coppice Primary Partnership,
Loose Road,
Maidstone,
Kent,
ME15 9UW
Telephone: 01622743549
Email: markchatley@coppicepp.org

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