The Priestley Academy Trust
“Together, creating opportunity and aspiration for every child”
The Priestley Academy Trust
“Together, creating opportunity and aspiration for every child”
Welcome from the CEO
Thank you for your interest in the role of Chief Finance Officer at Priestley Academy Trust. I am delighted you are considering applying for a role with us.
Established in 2016, we are a family of six primary schools located in the Manningham area of Bradford, educating more than 2500 pupils aged 2-11 and employing more than 350 staff.
As a Trust we have a very low staff turnover, but when we do have the need to recruit, we look for like minded people who thrive on creating opportunities for young people, who flourish through working in partnership and embody our Trust values of Respect, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion and Collaboration.
As we look to our future growth, we are now seeking an outstanding Chief Finance Officer who is a finance professional, dedicated to supporting the Trust’s and its Academies’ financial needs.
You will be joining a Trust team dedicated to supporting school leaders in their aim to raise academic standards whilst developing the character and independence of pupils in our schools.
We are looking for someone with the drive and determination to make a real difference, and who shares our mission to create opportunity and aspiration for every child.
We know that The Priestley Academy Trust is a great place to work – our staff retention and turnover figures speak for themselves. If you were to join us you can expect competitive salaries, bespoke professional development through our Priestley Pathways programme, support through our Employee Assistance Programme and most importantly, support and motivation from your peers and leaders.
I hope this will inspire you to apply for this exciting opportunity and I look forward to receiving your application.
Mathew Atkinson
Chief Executive Officer
