School Business Manager

Are you ready to open a new chapter in 2018?

We are looking to recruit a new Business Manager into our innovative and successful school. We believe this is an excellent opportunity to take on a role that will make a real difference at St Paul's.

St Paul's was graded "Outstanding" by Ofsted in 2007 and has consistently achieved results in the top 15% nationally at GCSE and A level. We also lead the Inspire Teaching School Alliance and the Sussex Maths Hub.

The ideal candidate will have;

• at least 5 years experience at a senior level in a professional administrative and/or finance, and/or human resources role, preferably experience of Academy or school finances. 
• excellent business management skills.
• excellent numerical, report-writing and organisational skills. 
• high level ICT skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and management information systems. 

The successful candidate will;

• be able to understand and quickly absorb complex data and written material.
• be willing to participate in development and training opportunities.
• have developed leadership and people management skills.
• have strong interpersonal skills to quickly establish personal credibility and to engender trust with Governors, staff and others. 
• be an effective communicator, able to influence and persuade at all levels, but also able to listen and learn. 
• be able to work and maintain focus under pressure and to tight deadlines. 
• be self-motivated and a self-starter 
• thorough and a finisher 
• able to exercise discretion and confidentiality 
• able to relate well to children and adults. 
• have highly developed leadership and people management skills.
• have strong interpersonal skills to quickly establish personal credibility and to engender trust with Governors, staff and others. 
• be an effective communicator, able to influence and persuade at all levels, but also able to listen and learn. 
• be able to work and maintain focus under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• be self-motivated and self-starter.
• be thorough and a finisher.
• be able to exercise discretion and confidentiality.
• be able to relate well to children and adults. 
• have a strong work ethic and sense of humour.

Having previous experience of working in a school environment would be useful but is not essential. 

We would welcome any candidates wanting to visit the school prior to application.

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