We continue to work with Sandwell schools to build and support their music offer. It is our goal
to encourage every school in Sandwell to work with us, so that there is an equity of opportunity
for children to learn a musical instrument during their time at school.

Sandwell-based SIPS Education has appointed Sarah Howard as its new Finance Manager and Company Accountant.

She joins the not-for-profit organisation with over 25 years’ experience in accounting and finance,  most recently working for a physical education charity based at the University of Worcester and at a Birmingham marketing agency

Sarah commented: “I was drawn to SIPS Education and its child-centric ethos, as well as the cooperative, not-for-profit status; I am really looking forward to working with the team to truly make a difference to children’s lives and the schools we work with.”

SIPS Chief Executive, Brian Cape, commented: “Sarah is just the kind of talented and motivated individual we are looking for, and I look forward to her support and input to drive us forward.

SIPS recently announced former Sandwell Director of Education Chris Ward as its new chair, and is looking to fill a wide range of positions including: Transactional HR Consultant, Business Support Manager; Kitchen based Catering colleagues; Catering Staffing Officer; Governance Professionals; School Budget Officers, Health and Safety Consultants, GDPR Consultant and Business Administration Apprentices.

For more information on the roles on offer, visit SIPS’ dedicated recruitment page

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