School Business Manager

School Business Manager

Grade: BG14 starting salary £48,764 FTE (£45,428 pro rata)

Hours: 37 hours per week, 41 weeks (Term Time 38 weeks + INSET days 5 days + 2 weeks). An all year round contract would be considered for the right applicant.

Start date: As soon as possible

Ashley Down Schools Federation is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed School Business Manager to work across Ashley Down and Brunel Field Primary Schools.

Ashley Down Schools Federation brings together 840 pupils and 80 staff in two local authority maintained primary schools and this is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to lead across a large organisation. This role is perfect for an existing School Business Manager in a single school setting looking for an additional challenge, or someone outside of the education sector with finance and management experience that would love to transfer to a school setting.

Our values underpin everything we do. They are Respect, Commitment, Compassion and Joy. Our friendly staff are passionate about supporting every child to be the very best they can be and enabling them to reach their full potential, in all areas of school life.

As School Business Manager, you will work closely with the schools' Senior Leadership Teams to help shape the future of the Federation. You will be responsible for the management of non-curricular functions of the Federation and management of the administrative and site staff. Key responsibilities include finance management and budgeting, HR management and premises management.

We are looking for an experienced and flexible person with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and the wider school community.

Visits to the schools are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Jo Gray (details in Applicant pack).

These will be held on:

• Tuesday 10 th December at 3.30pm.
• Tuesday 17 th December at 3.30pm.
• Tuesday 7 th January at 3.30pm.
• Thursday 9 th January at 9.30am.

Deadline for applications Monday 13 th January 2025, 9.00am.

Shortlisting Monday 13 th January 2025.

Interviews Monday 20 th January 2025.

Safeguarding and Equalities Statement

Ashley Down Schools Federation recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Ashley Down Schools Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people so expect all staff and volunteers, as well as those who work on the premises, to share this commitment. As part of our safeguarding commitment, appointment to any post is subject to appropriate vetting, including a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with Children's Barred List check. If you are shortlisted for the post, references will be required prior to interview.

Fluency Statement

The ability to converse at ease with pupils, parents and other users of the service and provide in accurate spoken English.