Our services are designed and built by experts with notable backgrounds in these specialist areas.
Recognising that every school has a diverse set of requirements, our services are tailored to meet your school, academy, or trust’s needs.
We work with professionals in many roles – from administrators to chief executive officers. We also match candidates looking to take the next step in their career within education with our portfolio of clients.
Get in touchOur core values are embedded in our daily practice
Our definitive aim is to save our clients time, money, and resources. We define success through our client’s experience and build long lasting relationships
We uphold high standards of compliance and regulation. We’ll always be present, connecting with transparency, trust, and respect
We're consistently refining our services and optimising performance in each of our service areas. We empower our clients to deliver the highest educational standards
We dare to be different, challenging the status quo through our determination to deliver fantastic results and a great service for our clients
Andi Brown
Partner
Su Johal
Partner
Matt Lydon
Partner
Domanique Beckford
Partner
Mia Penny
Head Of Marketing
Neil Pope
Technical Finance Manager
Andrew Pole
Assistant Director
Rosemarie Jackson
Senior Account Manager
Vicky Butters
Assistant Director
Sarah Trim
Senior Account Manager
Tom Stanton
Recruitment Branch Manager
Natasha Ingham
Recruitment Branch Manager
Jennifer Fagan
Recruitment Branch Manager
Steve Cox
Recruitment Branch Manager
Nicola Sokala
HR Service Manager
Andrew Nesbeth
Client Office Manager
Liam Miller
Primary Manager
We recognise that every school, academy and trust has different needs – that's why we tailor our services to meet your specific requirements. There’s a reason why over 500 schools, academies and trusts choose SAAF
Need help managing your school, academy, or trust’s finances? Get the support you need, with guidance from our dedicated team of education finance experts. Our helpdesk is open 8am-8pm for all your finance, software or accounting queries!
Compliant, cost-effective and efficient. Our dedicated team make paydays hassle-free.
We supply and recruit teaching and support professionals in various school settings. 24/7 support. Fixed margins. No temp-to-perm fee.
From budget setting to payroll onboarding, our sessions are designed to help you sharpen your skills and knowledge.
Keep your financial accounts in check with a thorough audit and health check.
Manage your institution's assets in a more efficient and effective way.
We have an unrivalled knowledge of the education sector and understand the extensive processes involved with MAT setup and expansion.
Hire one of our senior consultants to perform the role of a chief financial officer at your school, academy or trust.
Their level of knowledge and expertise is what we needed.
CEO, Willows Academy Trust
Great service provided by SAAF. I know that I can contact them to sort out any issues.
Business Manager, Foxwood Academy
I am new to my role as Finance Manager and I could not find the SAAF team more helpful and supportive, nothing is ever too much trouble. Fantastic company and service. Thank you.
Finance Manager, St Bartholomew’s CE Primary School
The breadth of knowledge and understanding from within the education sector is a core strength we value immensely. I would describe the services as responsive, solution-focused, and flexible to our needs.
CEO, Raleigh Learning Trust
We think you offer a great service at a great price. We have worked with you for a very long time now and have always been impressed by the quality that you offer. Great job!
CEO, Nottingham Schools Trust
We have worked with SAAF for over 2 years, and they have yet to let us down. Our consultant has been fantastic throughout this time and has been open and honest about every aspect of our interactions, always going the extra mile to support us. I would recommend their services to anybody without hesitation.
Acting Deputy Head, Hull Primary School
SAAF provide the school with a high-quality level of support and advice. Our advisor is always helpful and responds quickly to any queries. He has extremely good knowledge of budgetary issues that may affect the school and is on hand to offer advice.
School Business Manager, West Bridgford Infant School
The team are easily contacted via telephone or email and always respond promptly to our calls. We have had excellent service from them and would fully recommend them.
Headteacher, Seely Primary School
Our academy conversion was successful due to the commitment, knowledge and willingness of SAAF to go that extra mile. The time and expertise which was brought to the project was immeasurable. The icing on the cake was the professional attitude and conduct of the company, answering emails (all times of the day), giving advice and researching new ideas and presenting them to myself and governors.
CEO, Transform Trust
SAAF consultants are very knowledgeable and offer timely guidance and support. Governors are pleased with the service received from SAAF. Highly recommended to school considering financial support packages.
Headteacher, Sneinton C of E Primary School
The response to queries is fast and the guidance and support given is relevant and productive. We highly recommend SAAF as a company that ensure quality service that you can be confident about. SAAF helps you sleep easy at night! No worries!
Headteacher, St Patrick’s Catholic Voluntary Academy
The consultant assigned to our school, always goes the extra mile to help me, with any problems that arise.
School Business Manager, Southglade Primary School
Thank you so much for your ongoing support; SAAF have been a life saver for us!
Business Manager, Idsall School
Regarding SAAF, our Trust has found them a very valued partner who are both knowledgeable and responsive to our requests. They have worked with us on numerous projects and are always available when we have needed them.
Accountant, Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
Having had a poor experience with a previous external payroll provider, we entered into a new SLA with SAAF. From the initial presentation through to the diligence shown throughout the transfer the experience has been so different to what we have experienced before. Queries are answered quickly and diligently and nothing seems to be too much trouble. We are very much looking forward to a long-term relationship with SAAF.
School Business Manager , Allestree Woodlands School
Excellent financial services for a Multi Academy Trust.
Chief Executive Officer, Lubavitch Multi Academy Trust
I have found your service to be extremely professional and am so happy we came to you.
Business Manager , Heritage Park and Holgate Meadows Schools
The team have been a great support at a time of staff shortages. They quickly picked up our systems and processes and worked with us to improve them to keep business continuity, just what we needed and we are still working with SAAF, one year on.
Business Manager, The Misbourne
The financial support has been first class with highly trained people providing expert advice and guidance.
Headteacher, Claremont Primary and Nursery School
‘We have only been working with you for a couple of months and so far this has been a very positive and enjoyable experience, you listen and advise accordingly, you are very reactive with your responses and have helped to keep our transition from one provider to another as smooth as possible.’
Deputy School Business Manager, Allestree Woodlands School
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and that’s why we want to reward them for their loyalty. Find out more about our customer referral scheme