Business Manager
Swanbourne House School
Buckinghamshire
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive Salary (According to experience and qualifications)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 21 May 2019
Job overview
Swanbourne House School is a Co-educational Day and Boarding school for 3 – 13 years. Nestled within 55 acres of beautiful Buckinghamshire countryside, Swanbourne House offers every child the opportunity to unlock their individual greatness. We impart a sense of value and self worth to awaken a personal discovery of talents and passions.
We are looking for a dynamic and forward thinking Business Manager to oversee the financial and business affairs of the School. The role is also responsible for managing the facilities, general services, grounds and support teams.
The Role;
The Business Manager is responsible to the Governors, through the Head, to lead and manage the major non-academic functions which include finance, estates, catering, payroll & HR and other support functions. The Business Manager reports to the Head on operational matters and to the Trustees on matters of Governance and is responsible for supporting the educational aims of the School through the effective management of the School’s resources and facilities. You will work closely with the Head on a day-to-day basis and be a part of the Senior Leadership Team of the school, alongside the Deputy Head, the Assistant Head, and the Head of the Lower School.
You will be responsible for the smooth running and strategic planning of a number of operational areas of the school, particularly the finance, facilities management and general service teams, providing leadership and direction and having a direct involvement in reporting and budgeting. In addition, you will take an active part in the development of the school’s IT provision and have oversight of the school’s compliance with Health & Safety regulations and the risk management processes which underpin that.
The Business Manager is supported by a dedicated team of staff. The following is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties but rather a guide. It should be understood that the role of Business Manager is wide-ranging and central to the success of the school and as such the successful candidate will be expected to available for such hours as are required to meet the needs of the position.
For further information please see our Candidate pack via https://bit.ly/2DzjKFf
How to Apply:
Please apply via http://www.swanbourne.org/Job-Opportunities using the Application Form for Teaching Staff. For any further information, please contact sgreen@swanbourne.org
School visits are encouraged and welcomed.
Closing and Interview Dates;
Completed application forms must be submitted by 22 May 2019 via with interviews conducted on 27 May 2019.
Swanbourne House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity. The supplied references will be taken up and the School may approach previous employers to verify particular experience or qualifications. The successful candidate will need to complete a medical questionnaire.
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About Swanbourne House School
- Swanbourne House School
- Swanbourne, Milton Keynes
- Buckinghamshire
- MK17 0HZ
- United Kingdom
We're delighted to introduce you to Swanbourne House School
Swanbourne House is an Independent Day and Boarding Co-educational Prep School for children aged 3 to 13 years old. The School was rated ‘Excellent’ in all areas by the most recent report from the Independent School Inspectorate (www.swanbourne.org/inspection).
The school is set in 55 acres of Buckinghamshire countryside, around 20 minutes from Central Milton Keynes (which has 30 minute fast trains into London), an hour from Heathrow Airport and 40 minutes from London Luton Airport.
ACADEMICS
We’re creating a progressive and dynamic learning experience at Swanbourne House that is fit for the challenges and opportunities of the modern world. We create an environment where the children undertake activity and investigation, giving them the confidence to think for themselves and to be resilient when problem solving.
We are passionate about developing in the children, genuine awe, wonder and curiosity at the complexities of life and the world about us – past, present and future. We value the skills of independence, communication, collaboration, resilience, reflection, and leadership, and the development of these core skills is integral within our curriculum.
The Faculties at Swanbourne House School are English, Maths, Science & Technology, Ancient & Modern Foreign Languages, Humanities, The Arts, Sport and Outdoor Learning.
We place a strong emphasis on academic achievement. Our smaller class sizes allow us to personalise children’s learning so that, within individual subjects, we are able to appeal to their interests and individual needs.
The Pre-Senior Baccalaureate (PSB) at Swanbourne House is an assessment framework designed to highlight and develop the importance of skills in a 21st century education. With PSB, the core skills of independence, communication, collaboration, resilience, reflection and leadership are fostered and applied during the learning process.
Academically, the children benefit because, alongside ‘learning’ the knowledge of a demanding curriculum in all areas, they understand how to apply that knowledge.
LEAVERS’ DESTINATIONS
Our Year 8 children leave Swanbourne House to attend a variety of leading independent senior schools, and we are consistently successful in securing their first choice of school. We also regularly have a number of pupils who achieve scholarships at senior school.
This year we sent children to a range of independent senior schools including Eton, Harrow, Cheltenham Ladies College, Stowe, Uppingham and Rugby.
ENRICHMENT
At Swanbourne, strong academic foundations and a cross-curricular programme are complemented by the activities, workshops and courses that make up the Enrichment Programme. This popular and thriving programme gives children the room and opportunity to see new things, learn different ways of thinking and approaching a problem, and discover new interests and passions.
The engaging activities create challenges that harness the child’s capabilities to grow in new and different ways, becoming resilient team-players and creative individuals while having fun. Enrichment Programme activities have included Fashion & Design Workshops, Enterprise Club, Language Courses, Bushcraft Skills, Parlimentary Debating and Performance Car Design & Build.
SPORT
We engage in sport every day, competing in weekly fixtures and hosting elite coaching from professional players and national governing body accredited coaches. We expose pupils to a wide range of sports and activities to develop their physical strengths and talents. Sports played at Swanbourne House School include rugby, hockey, golf, football, tennis, athletics, netball, cross country, swimming and cricket. There is also opportunity to take part in climbing, fencing, mountain biking, clay pigeon shooting, yoga and trialthalon, amongst others. Facilities include cricket pitches with pavilion, football and rugby pitches, 20m indoor swimming pool, all weather tennis and netball courts, indoor basketball courts, a dance studio, an all-weather hockey pitch, sports hall with two basketball courts and a 6 hole golf course.
MUSIC & DRAMA
Music at Swanbourne House plays an integral part of school life for every child. Class music lessons involving listening, appraising, composing and performing skills are taught across the school at least once a week. A great deal of the work we do is practical, as that is how we believe that children learn best. All children in the 7s and above also have a 60 minute drama lesson as part of their weekly timetable. We showcase over 40 music and drama productions every year, including two full-scale musical productions (recent performances include Shrek the Musical, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Beauty and the Beast).
BOARDING
The team are passionate about creating the best boarding experience. Our expertise, facilities and grounds means the school has become first choice boarding school for many families locally, nationally (particularly with our handy proximity to London) and internationally (we regularly welcome pupils from across the globe).
Recently, the school has invested significantly in the Boarding House Facilities. New beds and redecoration of the dorms, as well as complete refurbishment of the bathrooms, has created a modern and comfortable home-from-home for the boarders.
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