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Chief Financial and Operations Officer (CFOO) About the vacancy Vacancy ID: 3849 Organisation: Schools Number of vacancies: 1 Contract type: Permanent Full Time Location: Ammanford, Carmarthen Grade: Grade O If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly Hourly Rate : £38.91 - £45.03 Contract Hours 37 Hours A Rare Strategic Leadership Opportunity Two of Carmarthenshire’s leading secondary schools — Queen Elizabeth High School and Ysgol Dyffryn Aman — are seeking an exceptional individual to take on a newly created, joint role of Chief Financial and Operations Officer.
Together, our schools educate over 2,800 pupils and are driven by a shared ambition: to deliver outstanding educational outcomes while building a sustainable, innovative future for our communities. This is a unique opportunity to shape a senior leadership role across two ambitious, collaborative organisations at a pivotal time in education. About You We are looking for a strategic, values-driven leader who can operate confidently maximising business operations whilst maintaining a clear focus on improving outcomes for young people.
You will: Bring experience of leading finance and operations in complex organisations Be skilled in change management, stakeholder engagement and strategic planning Demonstrate the ability to balance efficiency with educational priorities Be an excellent communicator with the ability to build trust across organisations Be motivated by making a meaningful, long-term impact This is more than an operational role — it is an opportunity to lead transformation, drive sustainability and support educational excellence at scale.
For an informal discussion, please contact James Durbridge, Headteacher of Ysgol Dyffryn Aman, on 01269 592441 or [email protected] . Closing Date: 20 September 2026 Long listing: 22 September 2026 Remote assessment activity period: 24-27 September 2026 Shortlisting: 30 September 2026 Assessment Centre: 12 October 2026 An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job.
It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk Level 2 - You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level. Closing Date: 20/09/2026, 23:55 The Rewards We’re proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type.
For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers . Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave Access to staff health and wellbeing support Personal development and career progression Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme Flexible working and family friendly policies Anonymous Recruitment We adopt an ‘anonymous recruitment’ approach to shortlisting.
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