School Business and Compliancy Manager

The Haven School Wolston

‘A place to belong’

School Business and Compliancy Manager

Job role

We are very excited to offer the opportunity for an appropriately qualified and experienced School Business Manager to join the team at our new school which opened to pupils in the summer term 2022.

The main purpose of the School Business and Compliancy Manager is to: -

• Act as the School Business Manager for The Haven Wolston.
• Ensure that effective financial processes are in place and are adhered to.
• Ensure that effective financial processes are in place and are adhered to.
• Oversee whole school administration.
• Lead on HR systems and processes.
• Have responsibility for HR systems and procedures.
• Take responsibility for the school site which includes overseeing site maintenance and cleaning.
• Line management of staff, including administration and cleaning staff.

This represents an incredible opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a highly unique SEND setting. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated individual who thrives on working in a challenging but equally immensely rewarding environment, and who truly wants to make a difference to the lives of our young people.

About The Haven School Wolston

Our School is a new registered independent school which is situated in a beautiful rural location in the Warwickshire countryside. Our core aim is to offer a highly bespoke education to enhance the social and emotional wellbeing and life chances of vulnerable children who struggle in a mainstream educational setting. The School will have the capacity for 35 students by September 2024, and with further expansions planned for provision for up to 40 students.

The School caters for pupils with SEMH, Autism, Anxiety and ADHD from a number of local authorities and schools and provide them will a highly specialist and individualised educational experience to allow them to overcome their barriers to learning. We are looking to appoint an individual who shares our unflinching commitment to providing the young people we will serve with the best possible future life chances. 

The Haven School Wolston is at an exciting phase of development. Phase two of the development of the school is opened in September 2023 and the cohort of the school is gradually increasing. Phase three is due to open in September 2024.

The Haven Wolston was inspected by OFSTED in March 2023 and has been graded as good in all areas.

What we will offer

• The opportunity to join our small and highly supportive team which prides itself on its commitment to CPD and career enhancement.
• Premises located in a former stables block on a large rural estate that have been newly refurbished and decorated to an extremely high standard. 
• Free car parking.
• Generous holiday allowance.

How to apply

If you share our excitement about our School and our drive to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils, we would love to hear from you. If you would like to visit the school, please contact the Headteacher, Anna Besley, on the below details:

E: Anna.Besley@thehavenwolston.co.uk

T: 024 76937389

Closing date for applications: ASAP and by midday on Wednesday 15th May 2024.

Interviews are scheduled for Monday 20th May 2024.

Strong applications may be considered upon receipt.

The Haven School Wolston is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Due to this post having access to children, candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information.

The Stables at the Hall, Priory Hill, Wolston, Rugby CV8 3FZ