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Chief Financial OfficerJobsGoPublic

Wakefield Full time £77,676 - £96,694 a year
Posted 8 October 2026 Closing date 3 November 2026
We last saw this on 18 Oct · check it's still open on the employer's site Closes in 3 days · 3 Nov 2026
Wakefield Westgate Rail Station (0.1 miles, direct) Parkgate (17.9 miles, direct) Wakefield Bus Station (0.3 miles, direct)

We are looking to appoint a Chief Financial Officer to join our passionate and hardworking team at Ethos Academy Trust.

As a member of the Trust’s Executive Team, the CFO will have overall operational and strategic responsibility for all aspects of the Trust’s finances, including financial planning, asset management accounting, payroll, risk management and procurement and, in conjunction with the Executive Team, ensure the Trust is in a sustainable financial position.

The CFO line manages the Trust’s Central Finance Team and strategically supports school-based staff. The CFO will attend and actively contribute to Trust Board meetings and the Finance, Audit and Risk committee meetings.

Band 1 L16 – L20 (£77,676 - £85,547)

Band 2 L21 -L25 (£87,664 - £96,694)

The higher salary band is reserved for candidates who bring exceptional levels of expertise, experience, and performance. Appointment within Band B will be considered where an applicant can evidence a substantial and demonstrable contribution at a comparable level, together with the capability to make a significant strategic impact from the outset.

If you are looking for a new and rewarding challenge in education and you are committed and passionate to making a difference, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Safeguarding statement

Ethos Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced DBS check (including Children’s Barred List) and past employment references.

Applicants are required, before appointment to disclose any conviction, caution or binding over including ‘spent convictions’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

You can apply for the vacancy athttps://www.eat.uk.com/recruitment-portal/current opportunities/

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