Head of Finance, Ipswich

Job Description

• 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:0766

Ipswich High Schoolis seeking an experienced and approachablefinance professionalto lead the school's finance function within our supportive and ambitious school community.

Set within an idyllic 87-acre campus on the banks of the River Orwell, Ipswich High School is a thriving independent day and boarding school for over 500 pupils aged 3-18 years old, combining excellent academic outcomes with a warm and welcoming environment.

This is a broad and rewarding role which combines hands-on financial management with involvement in the wider operational and strategic life of the school. You will lead the day-to-day running of the finance function, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, audit preparation, compliance and transactional finance activities, while supporting effective financial decision-making across the school.

Working closely with the Head, Senior Leadership Team and Governors, you will provide clear financial insight and practical advice, helping to ensure the continued financial stability and success of the school. The role offers significant opportunity to guide the development of the school, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing operational delivery with senior-level involvement and responsibility.

The successful candidate will be a proactive and organised finance professional who enjoys working collaboratively within a close-knit community and takes pride in delivering accurate, efficient and well-managed financial operations.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has effective financial management experience, ideally supported by ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualifications or experience
• Is confident managing budgets, forecasts, reporting and financial controls
• Has experience overseeing day-to-day finance operations and maintaining effective financial processes
• Can communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance colleagues
• Is organised, practical and able to manage competing priorities effectively
• Can lead and develop finance teams
• Understands the importance of financial stewardship in an education setting
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a wider school community
• Is proactive, professional and motivated to contribute positively to the continued success of the school.

For more information

Please read theRecruitment 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 contactLinda Marsh, HR Manager at the school, by either calling01473 201075or emailing

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How to apply

To apply, please return your completedApplication Form (Word)along with aCover Lettersupporting your application, toLinda Marsh, HR Manager, by email to

In your Cover Letter, please include how many hours per week you wish to apply for, as 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, 3 June 2026.

Promoted as SPJ (Standard Plus Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

We are committed to the safeguardingof 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.

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