Chief Financial Officer

Required from 5th January 2025

SMART (South East Cornwall Multi Academy Regional Trust) Schools Trust is a successful educational Trust comprising two nurseries, a pre-school, three primary schools, three secondary schools, two sixth forms and two Area Resource Bases clustered around the towns of Liskeard, Saltash and Looe.

We are seeking an experienced finance leader to join us in delivering high-quality finance, estates and operations services to the Trust’s Executive Team. The successful candidate will be part of our Trust’s Strategic Leadership Team and will play a critical role in continuing to maintain and build upon our success.

We welcome applications from candidates who are professionally qualified and have experience of leading a finance service. A relevant leadership qualification would be advantageous. The post is based in Liskeard, with travel to other sites in South East Cornwall being a regular part of the role.

This is a leadership role within the Trust Shared Services Team, working with an experienced and dedicated team of colleagues who deliver services to our schools on a 52-week-per-year basis. Although the majority of our working hours are during term-time, there is a requirement for some work to be undertaken during school holidays. The team regularly work in a hybrid and flexible way with technology to enable us to co-locate within the schools, the team, or to work independently at home as required.

We welcome visits to the Trust from prospective candidates and/or a conversation with the CEO. Please contact Claire Askar, PA to the CEO, on 01579 325732 or by email: caskar@smart-trust.net.

To find out more about SMART Schools Trust and to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: 9.00am on Tuesday, 16th September 2025.

Interview date: Tuesday, 23rd September 2025.

We are unable to accept applications made via CVs or applications from agencies.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and references, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, the Trust will undertake an online search of all shortlisted candidates.