Finance and Premises Manager (School Business Manager)
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Huxlow Academy
Northamptonshire
- £40,876 - £44,862 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade L 37-41
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- July 2021
- Apply by:
- 26 May 2021
Job overview
Finance & Premises Manager (School Business Manager)
Required: July 2021
Salary: Grade L 37-41 (£40,876 - £44,862 per annum)
The core purpose of the role is to strategically lead and manage the business innovation, financial and premises aspects of the school in order that the Headteacher and senior leaders can focus on teaching and learning and raising standards.
The Finance & Premises Manager acts as Chief Financial Officer and must hold a relevant Finance/Accountancy qualification and experience of managing budgets and financial reporting systems.
The postholder is a member of the Senior Leadership Team, and has direct line management responsibility for designated members of the support staff middle leader team.
Do you have:
- the capacity to play a full role in the leadership of the school?
- a finance qualification or similar accreditation and experience of managing budgets and analysing financial data/reports to present to Governors and the Senior Team?
- the capacity to lead Facilities Management and Health and Safety for the whole school?
- previous experience working at a senior level, leading teams and developing systems of internal control?
We are happy to consider candidates that do not have Health and Safety or premises management experience. The capacity to develop and train in this area would be welcomed and supported by a focused training and mentoring package.
A relevant Finance/Accountancy qualification and experience of managing budgets and financial reporting systems remain essential elements of the person specification.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for the full requirements of the role.
We would encourage you to apply if you feel you are the skilled, focused and passionate Finance & Premises Manager we are looking for.
At Huxlow Science College, in line with our vision, we are dedicated to ensuring all our children are safe, happy and successful and go on to become safe, happy and successful adults.
In the last three years we have seen record results for the school and this, alongside our ‘good’ Ofsted judgements, mean that we are becoming increasingly popular.
Huxlow Science College can offer:
- The opportunity to join a highly successful school Ofsted rated ‘Good’ and on the journey to outstanding
- The opportunity to be part of a highly experienced, effective and supportive leadership team
- A performance management system that rewards excellence
- A motivated, committed and values-aligned support staff team
- A workplace focused on the well-being of its staff and at the forefront new initiatives
If you have experience and competencies relevant to this role and are excited to join us on our journey to outstanding we would encourage you to apply.
Closing date: Wednesday 26th May 2021 @ 09:00
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 7th June 2021
Early applications may lead to early interviews and subsequent removal of the vacancy.
Informal, fact-finding conversations are welcome. Please contact Karen Squires, HR Manager to arrange a remote meeting or telephone appointment with Kim Isaksen, Acting Headteacher. Unfortunately, due to Covid19 we cannot offer a visit prior to application. If you are successful in securing an interview we will ensure you are given a full tour of the school. In the meantime please view our Opening Evening video from this academic year.
For further information please contact Karen Squires (HR Manager) hr@huxlow.northants.sch.uk or click here
It is essential that all applications include a covering letter detailing how you meet the person specification. This must no more than 2 sides of A4 with font size 12 or greater.
Completed applications should be submitted via email to hr@huxlow.northants.sch.uk.
CVs alone or CVs submitted via agencies will not be accepted. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community.
Huxlow Science College is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff & volunteers to share this commitment. DBS, Reference, Identity, Criminal Record and Medical Checks are essential for all posts at the College.
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About Huxlow Academy
We are incredibly proud of our school, a medium sized Secondary Academy (11-18), located in Irthlingborough, East Northamptonshire. As a fully inclusive school our students are a vibrant and varied mix that bring an energy that is not found in many other schools. The loyalty the students show for the staff and community, whom they recognise care so deeply about them, is what makes Huxlow a very rewarding and fun place to work. If you want to work with a team committed to making a difference to the lives of the young people in our community, we want to hear from you!
I believe that every student and staff member that walks through the doors of Huxlow is a valuable member of our community, and we work hard to ensure they are welcomed, supported and challenged to be the best version of themselves that they can be.
We are entering an exciting new phase in the history of Huxlow and are placing a pursuit of excellence at the core of everything we do. I hope that you feel inspired to aim high and come and join us as we strive to make Huxlow even better.
Academic success is hugely important to us as we recognise its power to open doors for young people. We have a rich history of students of all abilities, and from a wide variety of backgrounds, meeting and exceeding their potential.
In 2019, Year 11 students achieved some of the best GCSE results in the school’s history. 53% of students gained 5 GCSE’s including English and Maths at Grade 4 and above. Recent CAGs and TAGs have returned record progress data for the school for KS4 and KS5. We were delighted by these excellent results, which reflect the high level of dedication of both our students and staff. As the new Headteacher, I am committed to improving the school even further for our students.
We place an emphasis on respect for each other and working together to ensure that our community is constantly developing. Huxlow students are exceptional, staff go the extra mile, and we are dedicated to Professional Learning and Development.
Please explore our website, the recent Headteacher’s letters section and our social media, to gain a flavour of what it means to be part of the Huxlow Academy community. We hope you are as impressed by our school as we are. I look forward to receiving your application should you decide you want to be a part of the Huxlow team.
Please contact the school if you have any questions or require any further information.
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