School Business Manager

Phoenix Arch School is an over-subscribed community SEN school with a strong and supportive staff team. All pupils attending the school have a diagnosis of ASD. We are situated close to the North Circular Road in Neasden in the London Borough of Brent with good bus service. The school’s learning environment has been developed to meet the needs of pupils, resulting in exceptional learning facilities and well-matched quality resources, therefore pupils have every opportunity to thrive.

The post:

We are looking for a dynamic School Business Manager to lead on business growth and development strategy and have overall responsibility for business innovation, financial, IT and premises aspects of the school in order that the Head Teacher and senior leaders can focus on teaching and learning and raising standards.

We need a self-motivated and financially creative individual who can add an extra dimension to our thinking. The role requires a leader with proven interpersonal skills and expertise in leading, managing and growing teams.

The post holder will be a member of the strategic leadership team (SLT), line managed by the Headteacher and work closely with the Governing Board (GB), Headteacher and senior leaders to take the school to a new level in its growth.

We are looking for someone who:

·        Keeps pupil achievement and well-being as their core priority

·        Is both strategic and hands-on, with proven success in business management

·        Is dynamic and motivated in maintaining and strengthening standards

·        Is fully competent in the use of EXCEL and has excellent numerical skills

·        Has experience of accounting and budget control systems

·        Has experience of negotiating contracts and working with suppliers

·        Experience of GDPR

·        Has an excellent phone manner with clear communication skills

·        Has a friendly manner and can work well as part of a team

Pay:

Scale PO4     Point 38-41   Salary £44,539 - £47,573 plus LW £2,094 FTE

Actual salary - £44,537 - £47,435 incl. LW

Hours:

36 hours per week, term time only plus 4 weeks during holidays (43 weeks)

May consider part time for the right applicant

How to apply:

Please complete an application form and email it to: head@phoenixarch.brent.sch.uk

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.

Please note the school will not except CVs.

Closing date: 9am Monday 17th April 2023

Short listing week ending: Friday 21st April 2023

Interviews week beginning: 24th April 2023

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks, including satisfactory Enhanced Level DBS clearance and references.