School Business Manager

PolyMAT is a small and ambitious MAT with a unique family feel. Our vision is ‘Success for Everyone’ and the successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring that this vision is fulfilled.

We currently have three schools in our Trust: Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, a long-successful boys’ school, Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls that opened in 2019, and Bannockburn Primary School, a large successful primary that joined the Trust on 1st November 2023. We also have our flourishing Sixth Form provision which is co-educational. Our Trust and our schools pride themselves on a culture of high standards delivered through our Values of Care and Unity. We provide a rewarding environment where students and staff feel valued and supported and everyone feels part of the larger family as our schools and departments work very closely together.

Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls are looking for an experienced School Business Manager (SBM) with significant experience in leadership and management, ideally in an education or business setting.

 The School Business Manager plays a vital role in the leadership of our school and works as a key member of the senior leadership team with overall responsibility for all support staff in the school.  You will lead a team to deliver the administrative function of the school and for ensuring all support services are functioning effectively and efficiently (Finance, HR, GDPR, Health and Safety, site, grounds, cleaning, catering, admin, reception) to provide the best school environment for our students and staff.

The SBM will report to the Headteacher and will be expected to establish a culture that promotes excellence, equality and high expectations of all. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills in working with all stakeholders to provide professional leadership, vision and direction for Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls.

As a member of staff at PolyMAT, we can offer you:

·        Opportunities for career progression

·        Access to apprenticeship training

·        Excellent professional development

·        A contributory pension scheme

·        Opportunities to collaborate with outstanding and dynamic teaching professionals

·        Access to various discounts for a small monthly fee

·        An employee assistance programme

·        Season ticket loans

·        Excellent catering facilities

·        Cycle2Work Scheme

·        Secure on-site parking

·        Free daily coffee for staff

PolyMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offer of employment is subject upon the Academy Trust receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS), which the Academy considers to be satisfactory. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is therefore an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

An online search will be completed for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and usually before interview.

PolyMAT is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and providing opportunities for people with disabilities. We are an inclusive Trust who strives to provide an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We aspire to ensure that every member of our community, regardless of circumstances or background, have the opportunity to be the best version of themselves through our vision of ‘Success for Everyone’. 

For any potential applicants, we would like to encourage you to inform us of any additional support or adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process. We have an open approach to support for candidates with disabilities and recognise that reasonable adjustments may be required based on each individual’s needs.

Sharing your needs with us ahead of interview, allows us to fully support and ensure you are not disadvantaged during the process. We welcome candidates contacting us at any point should you feel uncomfortable declaring a disability, to reassure you that we are here to support. So, please contact hr@polymat.co.uk if this is the case.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 12 May. Interviews will be scheduled to take place shortly after.

Suitable candidates will be interviewed promptly upon receipt of application. The closing date will be brought forward in the event that the post is filled