REAch2 Academy Trust

Founded in 2012, REAch2 Academy Trust is the largest primary-only academy trust in the country. Originating from successful school improvement and partnership work in Waltham Forest in East London, REAch2 now supports 62 primary academies across England and has plans for growth. REAch2 was established with the explicit intention of working in some of the most challenging parts of the country. This focus remains and many REAch2 schools are in areas of deprivation – in cities, towns or in coastal areas.

Our culture strongly reflects our Touchstones: Learning, Leadership Enjoyment, Inclusion, Inspiration, Responsibility and Integrity. These values are at our very core, firmly embedded in all our schools and embraced by everyone who works or volunteers for the Trust.

Following a period of growth and change, REAch2 have created a Director of Finance role, to manage the financial, risk and contingency management strategies for the Trust and provide the Executive Team with the detailed financial analysis and the insight they need to ensure the continued financial sustainability of the Trust. This role will be CFO designate and in approximately 18-24 months the successful candidate will step up to lead as CFO for the Trust.

This role has direct responsibility for the Finance Team which includes Procurement, Contract Management, Catering and Payroll activities and accountability for the financial support provided to 62 academies. Understanding the challenges of funding across the primary sector and the impact of these challenges at school level is key to this role. The Director of Finance is a member of the Senior Leadership Team and supports the wider operations of the Trust, prior to becoming CFO.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in a senior finance role and a proven track record of managing finance at scale and system implementation. They will align with the values, aims, and ambitions for the Trust and the REAch2 Touchstones.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the REAch2 Academy Trust on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference SAPAZD. Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on Friday 12^th April 2024.