Chief Finance Officer
| Posting date: | 11 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £90,000 to £110,000 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Appointment above the range may be considered in exceptional circumstances, subject to further benchmarking and Board approval. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 June 2026 |
| Location: | Luton |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Peridot Partners |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust via Peridot Partners |
Summary
St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust (STCAT) is seeking a Chief Finance Officer to lead the Trust’s financial strategy and ensure long-term sustainability across our family of Catholic schools in Luton, Central Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Slough.
Salary: £90,000-£110,000. Appointment above the range may be considered in exceptional circumstances, subject to further benchmarking and Board approval.
Location: Luton
Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 8th June.
St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust (STCAT) is a multi‑academy trust serving 17 Catholic schools. We are the southern multi‑academy trust of the Diocese of Northampton, formed in 2020 following the merger of the St Alban and St Peter Catholic Academies Trusts and St Michael’s Catholic School. Our mission, “The glory of God is a human being fully alive,” shapes our work and guides our responsibility to support every child’s development academically, spiritually and personally.
As a Trust, we work across diverse communities and phases, with schools in urban and rural settings and provision from early years to secondary. Our model is built on partnership, with each school retaining its identity while contributing to collective improvement. We hold together our family of schools through shared systems, consistent expectations and collaboration, while respecting subsidiarity and local context.
The Chief Finance Officer will join us at a time of continued growth and sector challenge. The role is central to ensuring that our financial planning, resource allocation and risk management support our mission and enable our schools to remain sustainable, compliant and well‑resourced.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 8th June.
For further information about the role and to register your interest, please visit the Peridot Partners page and contact our advising consultants: https://www.peridotpartners.co.uk/jobs/chief-finance-officer-st-thomas-catholic-academies-trust/
Salary: £90,000-£110,000. Appointment above the range may be considered in exceptional circumstances, subject to further benchmarking and Board approval.
Location: Luton
Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 8th June.
St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust (STCAT) is a multi‑academy trust serving 17 Catholic schools. We are the southern multi‑academy trust of the Diocese of Northampton, formed in 2020 following the merger of the St Alban and St Peter Catholic Academies Trusts and St Michael’s Catholic School. Our mission, “The glory of God is a human being fully alive,” shapes our work and guides our responsibility to support every child’s development academically, spiritually and personally.
As a Trust, we work across diverse communities and phases, with schools in urban and rural settings and provision from early years to secondary. Our model is built on partnership, with each school retaining its identity while contributing to collective improvement. We hold together our family of schools through shared systems, consistent expectations and collaboration, while respecting subsidiarity and local context.
The Chief Finance Officer will join us at a time of continued growth and sector challenge. The role is central to ensuring that our financial planning, resource allocation and risk management support our mission and enable our schools to remain sustainable, compliant and well‑resourced.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 8th June.
For further information about the role and to register your interest, please visit the Peridot Partners page and contact our advising consultants: https://www.peridotpartners.co.uk/jobs/chief-finance-officer-st-thomas-catholic-academies-trust/
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