Business Manager
Twickenham School
Richmond upon Thames
- £47,000 - £57,000 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Benefits: Workplace pension through LGPS; generous holiday entitlement; occupational sick pay; recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service; ongoing training, learning and development opportunities; HR and wellbeing support.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 25 April 2024
Job overview
Thank you for your interest in the role of Business Manager at Twickenham School, part of Bourne Education Trust. We're excited to learn more about you and introduce you to our exceptional school, its ambitious mission, and our extraordinary staff and students.
About Twickenham School:
Twickenham School is a high performing mixed secondary school for students aged 11-16, situated in the heart of the community of Twickenham in south west London.
Our facilities are second to none in the borough. Our buildings were completely rebuilt in 2015 and upgraded in 2018, with further high value capital investment planned over the next three years, which began with the opening of our new Aspire centre in September 2022.
At Twickenham School we are incredibly proud of both our students and staff alike. We believe that everyone is capable of excellence and as a school strive to ensure that every student thrives during their time with us; achieving more than they ever thought possible.
We have very high expectations and provide a broad and balanced curriculum that is designed to stretch and challenge every student and focus on teaching our students the skills to be effective learners; encouraging them with a love of learning that they will keep throughout their life.
Being part of Bourne Education Trust:
As part of Bourne Education Trust, we believe in shared values and culture, while celebrating the unique identity of our school, expressed through our curriculum and teaching styles. We firmly reject the 'one size fits all' approach, fostering a culture of sharing best practices and innovative ideas. This year, our Trust-wide priorities revolve around sustainability and social justice, providing numerous opportunities for staff to engage with these essential themes.
As a BET school we promote academic excellence and the holistic development of our students, and are supported by a central team (and fellow school leaders) who offer a wealth of experience in education, recruitment, marketing, HR, finance, capital projects, and IT.
Your role as Business Manager:
The Business Manager plays a key role in the strategic development of a Bourne Education Trust school and therefore we are looking for a highly experienced, strategic and customer-focused individual who will be able to lead the business function at Twickenham School.
You will lead a number of business services across the school as well as working closely with the Trust’s central team to ensure that these functions provide value added support in a timely and professional way. This is a challenging and diverse role offering the opportunity to lead and develop teams and make a tangible impact on the lives of young people supported by finance, HR and business colleagues.
You will have experience in leading and coordinating the delivery of finance and business support in one or more schools, or a similarly complex environment. In addition, you will be familiar with strategic planning and decision-making, professional relationship management, negotiating and influencing at senior leadership, governing body and board level, and the effective and efficient management of resources.
This is an ideal post for a candidate who is ambitious and looking for a role that could act as a springboard to more senior opportunities in a growing multi-academy trust.
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About Twickenham School
Twickenham School is looking to expand its team of outstanding teachers for 2024. Due to local popularity and our continual growth we are in the fortunate position to be able to recruit additional staff for September 2024. We are always keen to hear from excellent local teachers who wish to join our Twickenham family so please get in touch to share your experiences even if we are currently not recruiting in your specialism currently.
When Ofsted last visited Twickenham School they deemed our school to be a ‘Good’ school across all areas!
Here’s what they had to say…
“Pupils feel happy at this school. They make any pupil who joins the school feel welcome, such as through the buddy system. Pupils are respectful towards each other and staff. Everyone is accepting of others, no matter what their personal characteristics and traits. Pupils display positive attitudes to learning. Teachers expect them to work hard and try their best." (Ofsted )
A word from our Headteacher Jonathon Lisseman
Our vision is for every student to become a confident and successful lifelong learner and to embody our school values of Perseverance, Responsibility, Integrity, Dedication, and Empathy (PRIDE).
Several guiding principles underscore our mission:
● Fostering a culture where students develop creativity, resourcefulness, and resilience.
● Ensuring the whole school is united and committed to ongoing self-improvement and excellence.
● Prioritising the attraction, development, and retention of the very best teachers and staff.
● Instilling pride in our students, staff, and families, encouraging them to contribute positively to both our school and the broader community.
The pillars of our success rest upon excellent teaching, dedication of all our staff, the positive mindset of our students, and the unwavering support from our parents.
What it’s like to work at Twickenham School.
At Twickenham School we believe wholeheartedly in the power of community and it’s only through the collaboration of teaching and support staff, students and stakeholders that we can reach our goals.
Here’s what some of our staff community have to say about working at Twickenham School.
“Twickenham School is a wonderfully friendly and supportive school, therefore ideal for a teacher still in-training. Every teacher is approachable and a superb practitioner. I have learnt so much in a short time and always feel like any problem can be placed behind me very quickly. All feedback is extremely constructive, and I feel comfortable to ask for help or support from anyone, including any member of the SLT team.”
- Jill Downes, MFL ECT
‘’Here at Twickenham School, we're more than just colleagues; we're a tight-knit community, turning lesson plans into magic, challenges into triumphs, and finding joy in shaping young minds’’.
‘’It's not just a job; it's our daily dose of laughter, learning, and making a real difference, together.’’
‘’In our world every day really does feel like a shared adventure in the grand story of teaching."
- Shabaz Iqbal, Deputy Head of Science
“Twickenham School really is a special and unique environment. The needs of every student are met thanks to a dedicated and supportive school community. Every member of staff works with integrity and has immense pride in their work and you can’t help but feel empowered and motivated as you progress through your journey in education.”
- Jo Gunning, Teaching Assistant and Head of EAL
Academic Achievement
Twickenham School is on a positive journey showing an upward trajectory across all performance measures.
Our Progress 8 score has shifted in a positive direction with students making the progress expected. Our % Basics (English/Maths at 5+) has increased significantly since 2017 by almost 4 times in value!
Attainment has improved from being an average Grade of 4 (a standard GCSE pass) to an average Grade of 5 (a strong GCSE pass) across all subjects.
Our EBacc entry has steadily grown and the school is committed to increasing this further. Our EBacc APS has increased by approximately one whole grade to date.
Bourne Education Trust
Twickenham School is proud to be a part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET). Led by Alex Russell, CEO, and the executive team, BET aims to ensure that each school provides the best possible educational experience for the community it serves.
Being part of BET means being part of a community all working together for greater efficiency, effectiveness and connectedness in our education system.
Future Plans
Each year Twickenham School reviews and updates its key priorities within its wider school development plan. Our key priorities for the 2023 - 2024 academic year are:
Priority 1:
To promote a culture of active learning through quality first teaching so that all students make exceptional progress.
Priority 2:
To deliver an ambitious and inclusive curriculum so that all students become confident and aspirational, regardless of starting points
Priority 3:
To nurture an ethos of leadership at all levels, ensuring that every member of our community contributes to the success of the school.
Find out more about life at Twickenham
Want to see what it’s really like in a day at Twickenham School? Follow us on social media Instagram, Facebook or X to see what we get up to in and out of the classroom.
Or, if you would like to experience our ethos firsthand by taking a tour of the school then please email info@twickenhamschool.org.uk, FAO: Ms K Thackeray.
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