Business Support Manager

Whiteways School is part of The Crucible Federation. Whiteways Primary School serves a multi-ethnic community where parents and families are very involved with the life of the school. Whiteways is an inclusive, aspirational, truly happy place for all the community to learn, work and visit. We have a supportive, friendly and well-motivated staff team who contribute to making Whiteways the best place to come to school.

The Crucible Federation understands that an effective Business & Admin support team is a key contributor in improving outcomes for children. The post is based at Whiteways, however there is opportunity for collaborative working across the Federation and with Cascade MAT.

Governors of The Crucible Federation are seeking to appoint a dynamic, highly motivated, inspirational individual, as soon as possible, who will be proactive in moving Whiteways Primary forward in terms of business management systems, procedures and support, to become more efficient as we move towards becoming a four school Trust with Cascade MAT. We are looking for a dedicated, committed professional, with appropriate qualifications and experience, who has high expectations, determination and ambition.

The Business Support Manager will take a lead role at Whiteways for Finance, Office management and administration. The successful candidate will work alongside the site manager on overseeing premises, health and safety.

The successful candidate must be able to:

• Demonstrate financial management skills
• Show leadership qualities
• Work at both strategic and operational level
• The ability and aptitude to successfully undertake all aspects of the role
• First class communication skills, both orally and in writing to a range of audiences
• A problem solving and can-do attitude
• Develop excellent relationships with all stakeholders
• Provide support to the Leadership Team & Governors
• Be an excellent 'public face' for the School and the Federation

Whiteways Primary School and The Crucible Federation can offer you:

• Support to become an outstanding leader
• Innovative and supportive leadership team
• Keen and well-motivated staff teams
• Superb CPD and a real commitment to your professional development
• The opportunity to be part of and contribute to joining with Cascade MAT

Informal discussions about the role and visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please telephone Lyn Burgin, Federation Business Manager on 07805739335 or 0114 2423169

Application Information

To request an application form please email Lyn at vacancies vacancies@whiteways.sheffield.sch.uk Please also return your application this email address.

Closing Date: Friday 5th July

Recruitment Process: 19th July 2019

Whiteways Primary School, The Crucible Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and the Police Act Regulation.