Principal Responsibilities     

• To make a significant contribution to the school’s strategic development, particularly in aspects not directly related to the curriculum, as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
• To work with the Headteacher and Governors to develop the school’s financial plan and have overall responsibility for the management of the plan.
• To lead, operate, maintain, and develop the financial procedures and systems of the school.
• To ensure that the school is fully prepared to meet Ofsted and Audit financial criteria.
• To be responsible for the school site and its buildings, their maintenance, development, and efficient use.
• To ensure effective risk management in all aspects of Health and Safety.
•  To maintain a knowledge of sector developments and best practice as they relate to operational matters, communicating these to the Headteacher, Governing Body, managers, and staff as appropriate.
• To manage finance, administrative, catering, cleaning, site, and technical support staff, ensuring duties are delegated appropriately.
• To act as Company Secretary for the Governing Body and to be responsible for all associated records and returns.
• To be the SLT link for the Parents’ Association.

For more detailed duties and responsibilities, please refer to the job specification attached.

Holmer Green is a popular 11 to 18 school with 1250 students (180+ in the Sixth Form) and is expanding. The school has a range of modern facilities which include a purpose built English and Maths block, new PE department and Sports Hall, and a new cafeteria and fitness suite. We are a single academy trust benefitting from the autonomy this affords and the school is in a strong position financially.

  Why work with us?

·         Supportive Culture: We value collaboration, professional growth, and wellbeing. Our staff benefit from strong coaching and a positive, inclusive atmosphere.

·         Professional Development: We invest in your future with tailored CPD opportunities, leadership pathways, and access to the latest teaching strategies.

·         Innovative Approach: Our curriculum is dynamic and designed to inspire curiosity and achievement. We encourage creativity and innovation in the classroom.

·         Community Spirit: Holmer Green Senior School is more than a workplace: it’s a community. We work closely with families and celebrate the success of every student.

·         Excellent Facilities: Modern classrooms, specialist resources, and a commitment to technology-enhanced learning.

  Closing date for applications:          26 February 2026 9am

                                           Interviews:          3 March 2026

 The school reserves the right to appoint before the closing date should a suitable candidate become available.

Holmer Green Senior School is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of all its students and therefore all appointments are made subject to satisfactory Enhanced DBS, qualification and pre-employment checks

As part of the shortlisting process, we will carry out an online search (including social media) as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with the applicant at interview