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School Business Manager

School Business Manager

Rockwood Academy

Alum Rock, Birmingham

  • Expired
Salary:
Grade 5; £34, 106 - £41, 846
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
23 October 2018

Job overview

Position:   Business Manager

Apply   by: 23rd October 2018

Contract   term: Full Time

Job   start: ASAP

CORE Education Trust is inspired and guided by its 4 CORE values of Collaboration; Opportunity; Respect and Excellence. The Trust is led by some of Birmingham's leading educational and business leaders. The Trust works with high profile partners, Birmingham City Football Club, the Tennis Foundation and The Rep.

As a Business Manager you should have proven experience of operational management in all aspects of business services, including finance, personnel, facilities and premises management, school administration, catering, ICT services and health and safety.

You will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team and will work closely with the Headteacher to ensure the school’s budget and resources are used in the most efficient way. 

First class communication skills are essential as well as a good understanding of school roles and responsibilities. Your ability to work collaboratively and constructively with a wide range of personnel as well as members of the governing body will be key.

We are looking for an outstanding Business Manager with:

• Excellent communication skills

• The ability to lead teams of staff 

• The ability to oversee financial procedures

• The ability to stay calm under pressure and meet strict deadlines

• Proven IT skills

• Has the ability to lead and quality assure the delivery of HR functions, finance, facilities management including premises, ICT and catering

Rockwood Academy is a popular school at the heart of the local community. Our recent Ofsted inspection (March 2016) rated the academy as 'Good' in every category including pupil outcomes; quality of teaching, learning and assessment, behaviour and welfare and effectiveness of leadership and management. This is a tremendous achievement considering even nationally very few schools go straight from 'Special Measures' to 'Good'. 

For an informal discussion please contact Ms Denise Foster

The successful candidate will need to undertake a DBS Enhanced Disclosure. 

Please note we do not accept CV’s. 

CORE Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

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About Rockwood Academy

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  • Rockwood Academy
  • Naseby Road, Alum Rock, Birmingham
  • West Midlands
  • B8 3HG
  • United Kingdom
+44 121 566 6500

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At Rockwood, we believe that providing a wide range of opportunities is critical for developing students’ confidence, raising their aspirations, and helping them to build transferable skills.   A strength of Rockwood Academy is its core values, Collaboration, Opportunity, Respect and Excellence which ensure that we unlock the academic potential and talents of every child. As a result of this, we are very proud of the fact that our students make excellent academic progress.

Rockwood Academy is a special place that serves a wonderfully rich community.   ‘Team Rockwood’ holds the highest ambitions for our students who are listened to, understood and valued.  We believe that building strong relationships fosters a sense of belonging; a key ingredient that inspires us on a daily basis.  We consider all of our students and staff at Rockwood to be the ‘stars’ of CORE Education Trust.  Our mission is to support students to “reach for the stars” through excellence in: teaching, curriculum design, personal development, and the vast opportunities we provide for them.  Prioritising academic progress, character development, and the growth of our CORE Leaders of Tomorrow enable our young people to shine’ at their brightest and have the confidence to face the challenges of an ever-changing world.

We are privileged to be located in the heart of the Alum Rock area of Birmingham.  We believe it is crucially important for our students and staff to connect with our community as part of our goal to further develop strong community cohesion.

We look forward to welcoming you to Rockwood Academy.


To find out more about us, please visit our website Rockwood Academy

CORE Education believes in the power of education to inspire, to enable, and to enrich every life. Our cornerstone values drive every aspect of our commitment to the staff, students and families we serve.

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