Business Manager

Date Posted: 5/2/21 

Closing date: 8/3/21

The Flagship School Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and qualified professional to be the Business Manager of a new Free School in Hastings.

Are you ready for the next step in your career? Are you ready for the exciting challenge of setting up an innovative new school in Hastings?

As the lead finance professional, you will work closely with the Principal, other members of the school leadership team and Governing Body to ensure that all financial, HR and operational aspects of business management can effectively deliver a sustainable new school. 

The school has been founded by a group of committed parents/carers and professionals, working collaboratively together to develop an exciting and innovative special school in Hastings for children with neuro-diverse profiles and social emotional and mental health needs.

You will be responsible to the Principal and Governing Body.

You will be responsible for the School Office and Site Staff.

You will work mostly from home until school premises are opened in September 2021. I

The successful candidate will:

• hold a professional qualification in Business Management or Accountancy.
• have experience of working in or setting up an Academy Trust. 
• be excited and ready for the challenge of setting up a new school

In return we can offer you:

• the exciting opportunity to be part of a progressive and pioneering new school
• a significant and valued role as a member of the school leadership team
• a newly built work environment with outstanding views across the sea
• a dedicated staff team and a supportive Governing Body

The school will open in September 2021 for 24 students rising to 72 when full. The school will be on the Ridge in Hastings. It will be a new build. We are committed to the establishing of a trauma, attachment and neuro-diverse aware organisation. Our ambition is to be a pioneering school, drawing on best practice and emerging evidence from psychology, science and educational research to provide an inspiring, integrated and aspirational education for our children.

Please see our website: https://www.theflagshipschool.org.uk/ 

We warmly welcome discussions about the post. To discuss the role further, please contact the Chair of Trust, Helen Kay, at: office@theflagshipschool.org.uk.  Or Principal Designate, Stephanie Salter, at: stephanie.salter@theflagshipschool.org.uk

For an application pack please contact: office@theflagshipschool.org.uk

Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 8th March 2021.

Shortlisting date: Tuesday 9th March 2021.

Interview date: Tuesday 16th March 2020.

Start date: May 2021 or a later date may be agreed for the successful applicant?

Please note that recruitment packs for this vacancy will only be provided directly to an individual considering applying to our school for this opportunity. This school does not enter into business with Recruitment Agencies, or other commercial organisations, on behalf of their clients seeking employment.

The Flagship School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

The Flagship School is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.