School Business Manager

Hours: 30 hours per week, term time only, plus 5 days, permanent

The Governors of Burraton C.P. School wish to appoint a School Business Manager to play a key strategic role in the administration and leadership of our happy and successful school. The appointed person will be a member of the Senior Leadership team and will report directly to the Head Teacher.

The main purpose of the job is to lead and manage all aspects of the school’s non-teaching function including finance, administration, personnel, facilities, communications and health and safety.

The appointed person will be expected to demonstrate strategic thinking, direction setting and outstanding people management skills. You will be an effective communicator, able to build and sustain positive relationships at all levels and work under pressure to meet deadlines. You will be a confident, entrepreneurial and experienced leader who can function well as part of a team and be adaptable to change. You will also be highly organised, possess excellent IT skills and will ensure best value is achieved in all aspects of your work. You will demonstrate energy, commitment and passion within our school setting on a daily basis, leading by example and promoting the school ethos of aspiration and determination.

Previous senior leadership, and staff and data/financial management experience within an educational setting is essential. Visits to our school are welcome. We have two dates available for visits: 28.03.18 at 10.00am and 18.04.18 at 11.00am.

About Us:

We are a two form entry school on the Cornwall / Devon border. We offer a warm welcome from a supportive, hard working and passionate team, bubbly children and many opportunities for further professional development for the right person.

As part of our rigorous and robust safeguarding procedures, we do point out that this school and the Local Authority are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note that qualifications and the identify of shortlisted candidates will be thoroughly checked at interview and, that for the appointed person, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate will be required prior to commencement of the post. To this end, please bring two identification documents such as a passport, driving licence or birth certificate to the interview, as well as any relevant certification.

The completed application form, declaration of criminal convictions and equal opportunity monitoring form should be return to head@burraton.cornwall.sch.uk

Closing Date: 19.04.2018
Interview Date: 04.05.2018

Burraton CP School
Fairmead Road
Saltash
Cornwall
PL12 4LT