School Business Manager
William Patten Primary School
Hackney
- Expired
- Salary:
- PO5 (Point 40 – 42, £45,288 - £ 47,274)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 2nd September 2019
- Apply by:
- 22 May 2019
Job overview
William Patten is an outstanding two form entry school in Stoke Newington with a friendly and hardworking staff and governors, fantastic children and a very supportive parent community.
The Governing Body wish to appoint an experienced, well-motivated and dedicated School Business Manager to join our thriving school community.
Hours: 36 hours per week, all year round
Responsible to: Headteacher and Governing Body
Responsible for: Premises Team, Catering Team, Finance, Office Team
Term time: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 4.45pm ( 4.30pm on Friday) with an hour for lunch
Holiday periods – times to be arranged in agreement with Head teacher
The School Business Manager will provide professional leadership and management to the support services of the school and will enhance the effectiveness, success and improved efficiency of systems and resources, thereby ensuring a higher standard of learning and resulting in improved standards of achievement.
The SBM will promote the highest standards of business in the ethos of the administrative function of the school and ensure the most effective use of resources in support of the school’s learning objectives.
The successful candidate will be a valued member of the Senior Leadership Team and will interact with a wide variety of stakeholders including staff, governors, parents, pupils and contractors.
This role is key to the success of the school and we seek a SBM who has a positive attitude, who cares about making a difference to the outcomes of our children and contributing to the wider school community. The successful candidate will need to be a team player who is able to multi task effectively, motivate others and demonstrate a commitment to achieving high standards. Ideally the post-holder will possess relevant SBM qualifications and will have had experience in a similar environment or can bring high quality, transferable skills from a business environment. Additionally, central to the role is the identification of new funding streams and activities which will generate additional income for the school.
The successful candidate will work within an experienced leadership team and be afforded autonomy to lead and drive forward change.
Visits are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact Karin Farrelly at KFarrelly@williampatten.hackney.sch.uk to arrange a time to visit.
Closing date for applications: 9am Thursday 23rd May 2019
Shortlisting: Thursday 23rd May 2019
Interviews : Wednesday 5th June 2019
William Patten Primary School is committed to safeguarding all children.
Successful candidates will require a DBS clearance and suitable references before commencing employment.
We are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion and welcome applications from all section of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.
Attached documents
About William Patten Primary School
- William Patten Primary School
- Stoke Newington Church Street
- London
- N16 0NX
- United Kingdom
About Our School
William Patten Primary school is a large and vibrant two form primary school in Stoke Newington. Our staff and pupils work hard together and consequently make the school one of the most oversubscribed in Hackney. We are seeking to appoint teachers who share our passion for teaching.
We pride ourselves on our inclusive approach that ensures all children learn in a way that they enjoy and enables them to succeed. Our children are happy, well-behaved and keen to learn. We value the excitement such a culturally diverse community brings to the children’s education.
We are looking to recruit talented teachers to join our school community. You will play a key role in providing the best possible standards of teaching and learning for our pupils. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational, motivated and ambitious practitioner.
Posts may be in any Key stage and initial contracts will be for a temporary one year post. As well as an attractive starting salary, with the potential for a TLR, we offer excellent professional development and training opportunities. We are committed to supporting and developing both our staff and children, and have created a warm and welcoming environment.
We are seeking candidates who:
· Are already outstanding classroom practitioners or have the capacity to become outstanding teachers
· Will motivate and inspire our children
· Have a natural tendency to work collaboratively with others and are team players
· Are well organised with excellent communication skills
· Have the ability and desire to participate in the full life of our school
In return we will offer you:
· A warm and welcoming environment built on strong relationships and the desire to ensure all children succeed
· A committed, hardworking and supportive staff team
· The opportunity to work with children who are: friendly, inquisitive, engaged in their learning, self-assured and well-behaved
· An experienced leadership team, who encourage teachers to be individuals and reflect on what works well within their classroom
· The opportunity to participate in a full programme of CPD to support the school’s commitment to professional development at all levels
· The opportunity to work with very supportive parents, a committed Governing Body and the wider community
How to apply
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact our School Business Manager on 020 7254 4014 to arrange a tour and visit with either the Headteacher or one of the Deputy Headteachers.
For more information please take a look at the school website: www.williampatten.hackney.sch.uk
If you have the skills and drive to be successful in this role, please download the attached documents and submit the application form to recruitment@williampatten.hackney.sch.uk
William Patten Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation and or age.
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