School Business Manager

Priory Lodge School, Priory Lane, Roehampton, SW15 5JJ

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm but must be flexible)

Priory Lodge School are seeking a dynamic School Business Manager to join their support services team.  The successful candidate will be expected to lead and manage the school support services departments to the highest standard across the calendar year, we require a commitment to a full year post.

This will include: finance, HR, recruitment, payroll, site learning, referrals & admissions, maintenance & grounds, health and safety, catering and housekeeping, ensuring the school is fully compliant and runs smoothly.

You will be expected to support the Headteacher in the continuing development and improvement of all aspects of the school.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic, innovative and solution focused leader, capable of motivating a support services team to provide the higest level of service.  They must be able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role.  They will have the confidence to work in partnership and influence senior leaders and governors, as well as liaise with external agencies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. The successful candidate will be fully conversant with Keeping Children Safe requirements including ensuring robust recruitment processes.

Previous experience in the role of School Business Manager is highly desirable.

Priory Education and Children’s Services is a leading company in the UK offering independent behavioural care for commissioners across the UK. With over 100 high quality schools, colleges and homes, we focus on making a real and lasting difference for everyone we support.

The Priory Lodge School (PLS) is a school for young people aged 9 -19 with mild to moderate autistic spectrum disorders, Asperger’s Syndrome and associated learning difficulties. Located in Roehampton, South West London, we aim to deliver the highest level of education and care, according to individual needs in a safe, positive and structured environment.

If you would like further detail or to discuss your application please contact Dianne Price on 07795636193

Your benefits

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, company pension scheme plus a great benefits package
• Comprehensive Training Package including scheduled on going face to face training and CPD planning
• Plenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and career development
• High street discounts
• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage.

References

For all roles we require a minimum of two references.  References provided must cover the last 3 years, for all of our services we will need to request all references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references will be requested prior to interview for all roles within our schools.

About us

From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental healthcare.

Disclosure

Priory Education Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and disclosures with the relevant body at an enhanced level. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory Education and Children's services will cover the cost of a DBS.