Business Development Manager

The Westgate School is committed to the wellbeing, development and growth of staff and students so that all can flourish together.  We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and innovative Business Development Manager to support the Head Teacher in leading this outstanding school.  The Westgate School is an oversubscribed, hugely successful, secondary school with exceptional facilities and has just completed a further expansion project.  We currently have 1224 students on roll including Sixth Form and 140 staff supporting positive outcomes for all our students.

The key responsibilities for this role include: Financial Management, HR/Talent Management and Business Development Project Management.

You will:

• Be reflective and forward thinking with the ability to lead the business functions effectively and manage change sensitively.

• Be passionate, innovative and a motivated manager with a genuine commitment to making a difference.

• Be an excellent role model to staff and students along with high levels of emotional intelligence and leading by example.

• Be committed to driving high standards, with the ability to inspire staff to achieve their personal best so that students get the very best environment.

• Have a strong moral compass dealing with every situation calmly and kindly, whilst being willing to challenge individuals, to secure the very best outcomes for all.

We can offer:

• A school at the heart of the local community with supportive governors who go the extra mile.

• An aspirational, positive working environment, which prioritises staff development, health and wellbeing.

• The opportunity to make a real difference and equip students for life.

• The opportunity to share and celebrate in the successes of an outstanding, well-resourced school.

• The opportunity to join ‘TeamWestgate’ where ‘betterneverstops’ with a clear, shared core purpose.

For further information about the role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.  You will also find further information about the school attached.

The Westgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undertake child protection screening, including an enhanced DBS and past employer checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.

If you believe that The Westgate School is for you then please do visit our career site where you can learn more about us.  

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visits to the school at present, please visit our website where you will find a virtual tour of the school.

If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role prior to applying, please contact Mrs Venturini on sv@westgate.slough.sch.uk who will arrange this fo r you.

If you are interested in joining us then please complete the TES application form.