School Business Manager

School Business Manager

Salary:   Grade L – M (Range 37 – 47 - £39,782pa – £49,561pa)

Starting: September 2019

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and ambitious School Business Manager (SBM) to help lead our school on the next phase of its school improvement journey. Elizabeth Woodville is a great school, where staff and students strive to improve and learning is at the heart of everything we do.

Our school is located on two sites, Roade and Deanshanger but operates as one school with many staff working across both sites including the SBM. The SBM would be part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) along with the Headteacher, two Deputy Headteachers and 2 Assistant Headteachers who meet frequently to exchange ideas and share their expertise and desire to drive the school forward.  

The successful candidate will have proven leadership skills and the ability to motivate and develop teams of support staff across the following functions:  Finance & Procurement, HR & Payroll, Business Support Services & Premises Management.

This role is key to the success of the school and we want a School Business Manager who has a positive attitude, who cares about making a difference to the outcomes of our students and can take others along the journey with them. They will need to be a team player that is able to multi task effectively, motivate others and demonstrate a commitment to achieving high standards. Ideally the postholder 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.

In return, we can offer the successful candidate a rewarding career in Elizabeth Woodville School which is part of Tove Learning Trust (TLT), a multi-academy trust based in Northamptonshire. Our member academies, of which there are seven, are mixed comprehensive secondary schools with a shared vision and purpose: to deliver inspiring educational experiences that lead to outstanding outcomes.  Each academy has a strong individual identity and tailors their educational provision to serve their local community.

TLT is a fast moving and exciting place to work. Staff are supported by exemplary senior leaders and by a network of advisors.  We also have an outstanding Teaching School within the trust.  

Our shared vision and values focus on all aspects of school life to help students achieve to the best of their ability. We aim to provide an engaging and rewarding work environment with a high expectation culture where all staff are valued and equipped to meet the challenges associated with high quality teaching and learning.   We look forward to receiving your application.

How to apply:

Please submit your letter of application along with your application form to michelle.saint@ewsacademy.org.uk by 29 April 2019 at 9am.

Visits to the school or an informal confidential discussion with the Head can be arranged via Jane Karaolis at jane.karaolis@ewsacademy.org.uk or on 01604 862125.

The governors of Elizabeth Woodville School and the Trustees of Tove Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo Enhanced DBS and other checks appropriate to the post. Tove Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer.