Job Description

6-Month Fixed Term | Full-Time | Canterbury | Competitive Salary

The King's School, Canterbury - one of the UK's leading co-educational boarding and day schools - is seeking an experienced and strategic

Interim Director of Finance

to join our team for a six-month appointment.

Reporting to the Bursar, the Director of Finance will hold overall responsibility for the School's financial strategy and operations. This includes managing the 10-Year Strategic Financial Plan, budgets, cash flow, investments, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations, charity law, and tax obligations.

You will lead the Finance team, oversee key financial processes (including payroll, pensions, VAT, and audit), and work closely with senior stakeholders to support strategic planning and school-wide improvement projects.

Essential qualifications and experience:

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified Proven track record in financial leadership within a complex organisation Strong understanding of charity finance, independent schools, and long-term strategic planning Exceptional interpersonal, analytical, and leadership skills
This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and historic school community, situated in the heart of Canterbury.

If you have questions about the post, or would like an informal discussion to learn more, please contact the Bursar on bursar@kings-school.co.uk

For further information and to apply online, please visit:

Current Job Vacancies o The King's School, Canterbury Closing date for receipt of applications:

6 August 2025.

The King's School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with the statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates.

All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Gym membership
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: VAC00541