School Business Manager - 1 Year Maternity Cover

We would like to appoint a dynamic, professional and motivated individual to join our wonderful TelferTeam. The ideal candidate will have finance, business or administrative management experience to support the day-to-day operation of an establishment within financial constraints. They will also have experience of managing the Human Resources function, have effective leadership and line-management skills and have experience of overseeing facilities management. The candidate will be able to build positive relationships with staff, work as part of a team and promote the ethos and values of the school.  

Telferscot is a popular Lambeth community school, located between Balham and Streatham, and is two-form entry plus a nursery, rated Outstanding at our last inspection in 2014. We are very proud of our school, which is warm and welcoming as soon as you enter. We have high expectations of our children, who come from a diverse range of backgrounds, and we achieve high standards in both learning and behaviour. We pride ourselves on being a creative school and provide lots of opportunities for children to develop and grow their interests and skills. 

We value the diversity in our community and are committed to having a workforce that reflects this. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in social inequalities and their potential impact on education; be able to think creatively and innovatively; be keen to learn new skills; be committed to anti-racist practice and contributing to meaningful change. Applicants from racial and ethnic minority groups, and those with lived experience of social disadvantage/injustice, are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Telferscot Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

How to apply:  

You can download and complete the application form by visiting our website:  Telferscot Primary School - Job Opportunities  

Please send completed applications via email to Hannah Martin, School Business Manager - sbm@telferscot.co.uk  

Please only submit your completed application form, we will not consider CV applications.  When writing about your experience in your personal statement, please refer to the job description and person specification. A tour of the school pre-application is encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office. 

Deadline for applications is midday Monday 5th June 2023 

If shortlisted, you will be contacted by end of day on Tuesday 6th June 2023 

Interviews will take place on Friday 9th June 2023