About the job

Key information

• Required: 17th March 2025
• Permanent Position
• Salary: Grade 10 – Points 26 to 31 – £36,124 to £40,476 Pro Rata (£18.72- £20.98 per hour)
• 37 hours per week
• Post is term time + 15 days to include 5 non-pupil days and 10 days in the school holidays, to be agreed with the Headteacher (41 weeks).

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the School Leadership Team at Avishayes Primary School as the School Business Manager. Avishayes is a successful school with very high expectations of our staff and our children, we ‘Aim High and Achieve Together’.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

The successful applicant will be an experienced, strategic, and organised School Business Manager who will play a key role in the strategic development of the school. This pivotal role involves leading the administration and premises team while collaborating closely with the Headteacher and Assistant Head and SENDCo to ensure the delivery of financial management, health and safety and managing personnel in a timely and professional manner.

We invite candidates from an educational background who thrive on working in a demanding environment. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate the ability to operate strategically, communicate effectively and who will share our passion for education. You will need to have experience of financial management, motivating teams and a strong understanding of business.

Are you an outstanding practitioner who:

• Is a strategic thinker
• Is experienced at School Business Management
• Is highly organised and skilled at managing systems
• Is skilled at managing people
• Is able to think creatively and problem solve
• Is able to manage time effectively
• Is committed and enthusiastic
• Has great attention to detail
• Has a strong sense of humour

What is in it for me?

Our staff benefits include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexibility to work from home one day a week

DBS check

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS disclosure and Childcare Disqualification form are required for this post.

Supporting documents and information

Application forms can be downloaded from the school website and emailed to: office@avishayes.co.uk. If you are short-listed for interview, you will be contacted in advance to discuss arrangements for the interview. Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted prior to the interview day, your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Closing Date: – 9:00 am Wednesday 22 January 2025

Interview Date: Week beginning 27 January 2025

Apply on the Avishayes Primary School & Early Years Centre website

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