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Director of Business Development and Operations

Director of Business Development and Operations

Penryn College

Penryn

Salary:
£41,582 - £49,883
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
20 March 2019

Job overview

Director of Business Development and Operations

We are looking for a well-qualified, dynamic and experienced professional to join the Senior Leadership Team.  The successful applicant will hold the position of Chief Finance Officer, be responsible for ensuring sound and appropriate financial governance arrangements are in place as well as a wider responsibility for the Business and Operational functions of the school.  These include Facilities and Premises Management, Health and Safety, ICT, Legal, Data Protection and School Administration including communication systems, with a team of middle leaders.

This role demands a unique combination of strategic thinking and people management skills.  Key to your success will be successful experience of working in a school or educational setting, strong management and financial experience, outstanding communication skills and the ability to lead areas of the school’s strategic development.

About the College

Penryn College is a lively thriving Academy with an excellent reputation which caters for 1149 11-16 pupils in a modern building.  We pride ourselves on offering the very best for our students so that when they leave us, they are confident and capable young people who are prepared to give something back to society. 

In 2008 we moved into our £24 million pound new school building, which has a great range of resources, including an information rich environment, state of the art sporting facilities including a 6 badminton court size sports hall, the latest generation astro turf pitch, our own climbing wall and now includes iPads for every student to support their independent learning. 

Our College buildings and 10 acres of grounds are used extensively by the community for adult education courses, sporting activities, performances and fund raising activities. Our unique relationship with surrounding primary schools - known as the "Penryn Partnership" - helps primary children to settle in to the college whilst adjusting to their new environment.  

How to apply

You are very welcome to visit the school as we enjoy having people in to see our superb facilities and get a feel for the College.  For an informal discussion please contact The Director of Business and Operations on 01326 372379. 

Further details and an application pack can be found on the school website at www.penryn-college.cornwall.sch.uk/the-school/vacancies/   

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. In accordance with our policies we are unable to process applications without a fully completed application form.

Closing date: Wednesday 20th March at 9am 

Interviews: Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th March

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About Penryn College

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+44 1326 372379

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Penryn College is a co-educational secondary school for children aged 11-16 and primarily serves the population of Penryn town and the surrounding villages in Cornwall. The college was designated a Sports College in 1998; a Leading Edge school in 2004; and a high-performing specialist college in 2006. In July 2011, it became an Academy.

Penryn College’s original site was in Falmouth, where it opened in 1957. It moved to its present site in 1961 and has since benefitted from a programme of continuous development, culminating in 2008 in the opening of its £24m new College building.

The College was Cornwall's 'Building Schools for the Future' pathfinder, and raised an additional £1.4 million to provide community sports facilities.

A large range of activities run before school, during lunchtimes and after school. There is also a 'Schools on Saturday’ programme for students and members of the community to attend, with a host of sporting, creative and academic activities.

Headteacher

Tamsin Schouten

Values and vision

Penryn’s mission is to improve life chances for all the students in its care. “Pupils at the heart of everything we do” sums up its ethos. Respect and tolerance are the key values promoted to maintain a harmonious learning environment.

The College believes that students develop best when they know they are listened to and feel they are working with the school. There are several 'Student Voice' groups to make this a reality, including the Student Council and Charity Prefects.

Ofsted

“This is a good college whose success is underpinned by a culture of continuous improvement. Aspects of its work are outstanding. Governors and leaders are highly ambitious for the success of every student.”

View Penryn College’s latest Ofsted report

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Applications closed