School Business Manager (Full Time, 52wks per annum)

An outstanding opportunity for a dynamic leader to join our fantastic school.

About the role

• To play a central role in the Leadership Team
• To give strategic vision and leadership to all aspects of Finance, Administration, Physical and Human Resources, Health and Safety and premises.
• To lead, operate, maintain and develop the financial procedures and systems of the school, in co-operation with the Leadership Team and Governors, ensuring that legal and safety requirements with regard to people, property and the functioning of the school are maintained.
• To be responsible for the efficient and effective use of the school site and its buildings, their maintenance and development
• To be responsible for the efficient use, maintenance and development of school resources
• To line manage key support staff
• To ensure that the school is fully prepared to meet OFSTED financial and physical safeguarding criteria
• To be a member of the School’s Operations Committee
• To attend all main governing body meetings and assist the Chair for sub-committee for Finance and Resources
• To provide support as relevant to the Head teacher and SLT.
• To deputise for the Headteacher as required in relevant fields of expertise

What we offer in the school?

‘The school is a harmonious place. Pupils are happy. Leaders provide staff with support to improve their teaching expertise. Teachers’ welcome leaders’ work to reduce their workload and support their well-being’ (Ofsted, February 2020)

• Working with a forward thinking, driven and experienced leadership team
• A competitive salary with inner London weighting and pension scheme
• A structured school and subject CPD programme
• Open-door with the Head-teacher and KIT (Keeping-in-touch) appointments
• Fortnightly line-management meetings
• A central location within a vibrant, diverse London Borough, with excellent transport links and on site parking
• Free access to an on-site gym and staff counsellor
• Time off in lieu days in recognition of CPD
• A clear staff code of conduct and well-being charter

What we need you to be?

• A proven track record of excellence in school business management and leadership.
• A candidate who sees the vision and values of the school as a good fit for their professional work.
• Applicants who want to work as part of a collaborative team, building an exceptional An individual looking for a challenge and professional growth.
• Someone who enjoys working hard and shows great resilience in a busy school environment
• Someone open to new ideas and initiatives.
• A highly professional, positive person who will strive for excellence and work to a high standard securing the best possible outcomes for the children and for the school.

Closing Date: Friday 28th March, at 9am

Interview Date: tbc.

Please note we reserve the right to withdraw the advert should we recruit before the deadline.

Langdon Park School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A DBS enhanced disclosure that is satisfactory to us will be a condition of appointment.