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Business Manager

Horbury Academy

Excellently located next to J40 of the M1, near the M62

  • Expired
Salary:
£40,057 to £44,731
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
29 January 2018

Job overview

Due to internal promotion, we are seeking to appoint an exceptional and entrepreneurial individual to join and enhance the Senior Leadership Team and lead and maintain all aspects of finance, business and facilities management. 

School experience is not essential, the best candidate will:-

· have extensive financial and budgeting experience;

· be a skilled people manager, able to think on their feet and problem-solve speedily on day-to-day operational issues;

· have payroll and pension knowledge and understanding;

· be able to lead on statutory compliance;

· take an active role in the life of the Academy.

Horbury Academy has:-

· A £24 million pound building with state-of-the-art facilities, that are modern and easy to maintain;

· Warm, dedicated staff -

· Formed an equal partnership as a founding member of the Accord MAT which means collaboration and support in all areas of finance and compliance;

· A number of benefits which include free parking, gym discounts and the offer of joining the competitive Local Government Pension Scheme;

· A fantastic location, a short distance from Junction 40 of the M1, near to the M62, making easily commutable access from Leeds, Huddersfield, Sheffield, Wakefield and Barnsley.

All prospective candidates are welcome to visit on Wednesday 24th January at 3.30pm which will be an opportunity for you to meet the Headteacher and members of the Senior Leadership Team as well as find out more about the role. If you wish to book a place, please contact Reception.

Closing Date is Monday 29th January at 12 noon.

The interviews will take place week commencing 5th February 2018

Please note CV’s will not be accepted, application forms can be found on our jobs page.

It is an exciting time for Horbury Academy a founding member of the Accord MAT, working in equal partnership with Horbury Primary Academy, Middlestown Primary Academy and Ossett Academy and Sixth Form .

Horbury Academy is committed to the Equalities Act 2010 and also to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people, by adhering to the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” guidance. All staff and volunteers are regularly trained regarding our expectations in keeping our students safe. An enhanced DBS is required for every post.

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About Horbury Academy

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+44 1924 282740

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Horbury Academy is a mixed secondary academy, catering for pupils aged 11-16, situated on the outskirts of Wakefield. The academy building is purpose built, under one roof, allowing for a unique community and supportive feel.

Horbury Academy has gained a reputation for excellence, inspiring pupils to be the best versions of themselves and vowing that all lessons are engaging and purposeful. It strongly believes that all pupils are entitled to experience the full breadth of education and calls on pupils to demonstrate a thirst for learning and become increasingly independent. Its popularity results in Horbury Academy being continually over-subscribed.

Their strong tradition of success is built on a firm foundation of personalised pastoral care, ensuring a climate for learning that is calm, well ordered and secure. Recognising the hard work and efforts of pupils in their lessons, the academy puts learning and positive recognition of both staff and pupils, at the heart of its approach.

From securing academic success to securing success in extra-curricular activity, its staff are fully committed to ensuring that all pupils make the most of their time at Horbury Academy.

It understands that partnership is an important aspect to the ongoing development of schools and academies and with this in mind, it works alongside Ossett Academy & Accord Sixth Form, Horbury Primary Academy and Middlestown Primary Academy as part of the Accord Multi Academy Trust.

The vision of this partnership is to enhance both practice and knowledge of learning across primary and secondary education, whilst also providing access for pupils and staff to an even better range of opportunities in order to achieve excellence.

Principal: Mrs N Walker

View Horbury Academy's Latest Ofsted Report

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