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School Business Manager

School Business Manager

West Thornton Primary Academy

Thornton Heath

Salary:
Grade 5 SCP 47 - 49 (pro rata)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
30 November 2018

Job overview

This is a unique opportunity to join a highly individual school who recognise that struggle and failure are the key to success in learning. 

We are looking to recruit an experienced Business Manager to work in our busy Academy to work closely with the Principal, Governors and the schools leadership team, to support the smooth running of the school. 

We are a five form of entry academy that believes strongly in developing children’s interdependent skills through a learning challenge curriculum. OFSTED have graded us as being outstanding in all areas (September 2012). 

The Synaptic Trust is led by Stuart Roberts (NLE) who is also the CEO of West Thornton Primary, Forest Academy and The Woodside Academy. West Thornton Primary Academy is a designated National Teaching School. Staff working for the Trust will have access to first rate CPD and further opportunities for career progression. 

West Thornton Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Medical Clearance and satisfactory Employment References. If you are shortlisted for interview, please allow the whole day for the interview process.

To apply: please use the job specification explaining why you are a suitable candidate for this role. Please note CVs will not be accepted.

If you would like to visit West Thornton Academy prior to applying, please contact Stuart Roberts to make arrangements.

For more information and an application pack, please go to: http://thesynaptictrust.org/about-the-trust/job-vacancies

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About West Thornton Primary Academy

Serving around 600 pupils, West Thornton Primary Academy is a co-educational primary school in Croydon, South London. Founded in 1896, the school provides places for children aged 4-11 and became an academy in 2011. 

West Thornton Primary Academy is part of The Synaptic Trust, a multi-academy trust founded in 2013. The trust is responsible for the running of six local schools at mainly primary level. Owing to its location, West Thornton Primary Academy has a large and diverse catchment area.   

Executive headteacher 

Stuart Roberts   

Values and vision 

The school encourages pupils to be self-motivated in their learning. It strives to offer an interesting and creative curriculum relevant to the local area and the needs and interests of pupils. Lessons are designed to offer a level of choice and responsibility to children. Teachers take a great deal of pride in the quality of the feedback that students and parents receive, ensuring each child is clear about where they are academically, and where they need to be.   

Ofsted report 

“Pupils benefit greatly from the school’s highly inclusive and happy ethos. Pupils feel valued and make exceptional progress, both academically and in the development of their personal and social skills.” 

View West Thornton Primary Academy's latest Ofsted report

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