Head of Finance

• Ipswich High School
• Address: Woolverstone Hall, Woolverstone, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 1AZ
• Salary: Competitive renumeration
• Hours: Full or Part time, 30 - 36 hours per week over 5 days per week, 52 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent, Required as soon as possible
• Reference: 0737

Ipswich High School is seeking an exceptional Head of Finance to play a central role in shaping the future of our school.

As a key member of our senior team, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of all financial services.

Located on an idyllic 87-acre campus on the banks of the River Orwell, Ipswich High School enjoys an enviable reputation of delivering outstanding academic results whilst maintaining a warm, welcoming and happy community of over 500 pupils, aged 3 – 18.

You will work closely with the Head, Senior Leadership Team, Directors and Governors, contributing to high-level decision-making and helping to steer the school through both day-to-day operations and long-term planning. From budget setting and financial forecasting to compliance, audit and income generation, you will lead with both precision and vision.

We are looking for someone who:

• Brings strong financial expertise (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent experience is essential).
• Thinks strategically and acts decisively.
• Is confident advising senior leaders and challenging where appropriate.
• Can lead and develop finance teams.
• Understands the importance of financial stewardship in an educational setting.
• Is motivated to succeed and keen to play a lead role in moving the school forward.

For more information

Please see the Recruitment Pack (pdf) which includes the Job Description to find out more about this role.

If you would like to discuss the job role in further detail or to arrange a tour of the school, please contact Linda Marsh, HR Manager at the school, by either calling 01473 201075 or emailing [email protected]

To find out more, please visit our website.

How to apply

To apply, please return your completed Application Form (Word) along with a Cover Letter supporting your application, to Linda Marsh, HR Manager, by email to [email protected]

In your Cover Letter, please include how many hours per week you wish to apply for; the role requires a minimum of 30 hours up to a maximum of 36 hours per week, to be worked over 5 days.

Please note we are unable to accept CVs (Curriculum Vitae) as the only form of application, however a CV can be submitted in addition to the application form and cover letter.

Closing date: 9.00 am, 20 May 2026.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to pre-employment screening, which includes an enhanced DBS, reference check and online searches prior to appointment.