Job Description

Hazelwick School
Three Bridges, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 1SX
Finance Manager
37 hours per week, term time including Inset days, plus an additional 2 weeks to be worked during school holidays.
This is a permanent role based on site.
Salary Range: 60,923 to 66,462 per annum depending on experience (calculated pro rata from 66,000 to 72,000)
Hazelwick School is seeking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager to lead on all aspects of finance and premises administration across the school.
The successful candidate will be a member of the school's Senior Leadership Team, taking responsibility for the strategic and operational management of a 15 million annual budget, reporting directly to the Headteacher.
The Finance Manager leads the Finance and Premises teams, oversees a range of external contractors, and ensures the efficient use of financial resources. The role is key to ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and guidance, and ensuring the school remains financially stable.
We are seeking an experienced and qualified accountant with a strong track record in financial management, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to present complex financial information clearly and effectively. You will be confident in managing complex budgets and driving value for money. A flexible, hands-on approach is essential. Experience within a school setting and the management of service agreements or contracts is desirable but not essential.
Hazelwick is a thriving, successful and oversubscribed secondary school, where all staff work towards the aim of every student reaching their maximum potential.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nicole Eden, HR Assistant on 01293 584604.
Hazelwick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and communicates a clear framework to employees. Safeguarding is a key aspect of every role, and all staff must have read and be fully aware of the Child Protection Policy. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
For further details about the post and to apply, please go to our school website:
www.hazelwick.org
The vacancy details can be accessed under the 'Join Us' tab on the website. To access the application form, please click on the 'Quick Apply' button at the bottom of the advert.
Closing Date: 1:00pm on Friday 7th November 2025.
Interviews: Wednesday 12th November 2025.
Job Details
Salary: 60,923 to 66,462 per annum, depending on experience
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, term time including inset days plus 2 weeks in school holiday periods.
Location: Three Bridges, Crawley, West Sussex. This role is based on site
Interviews: 12th November 2025
What You Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role you will need to:

• be an experienced and qualified accountant
• confident in managing complex budgets and driving for value for money
• experience of leading teams is desirable

Further Information
Hazelwick School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nicole Eden, HR Assistant on 01293 584604.
For further details about the post and to apply, please go to our school website:
The vacancy details can be accessed under the 'Join Us' tab on the website.
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the 'Apply online' button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.?

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