HEARTS Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), a pivotal position ensuring the smooth and strategic leadership of our Finance Department.

The CFO is a vital strategic appointment, playing a key role in supporting HEARTS Academy Trust to sustain and expand the excellent opportunities and learning experiences we provide for our pupils. As with all roles across the Trust, this position is firmly rooted in our commitment to pupils’ well-being, safety, and education.

We are seeking an intelligent, resilient, and highly skilled leader with the ability to communicate effectively, honestly, and responsibly with all stakeholders. The successful candidate will:

• Uphold and embody our HEARTS values in every aspect of their work
• Remain calm and resilient under pressure
• Demonstrate a commitment to the highest standards of financial leadership
• Contribute to aspirational school improvement and the delivery of positive life chances for our pupils

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact at the strategic level while working within a values-driven organisation dedicated to excellence in education.

Please view the recruitment pack, including job description and person specification for full details.

Please note interviews will be held on Monday, 18th May 2026

HEARTS Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the receipt of a satisfactory application form, satisfactory references that meet the requirements as set out in KCSIE, satisfactory online search and an Enhanced DBS check, to include a children’s barred list check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

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If you would like any support or assistance at any stage of your application process, please contact recruitment@heartsacademy.uk / 01268 572672. We will be happy to discuss this with you.