School Business Manager

St Gregory the Great is a Catholic school located in Oxford, within the Diocese of Birmingham and is part of The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company (PFMAC).  

We are looking to appointment an experienced School Business Manager who is forward thinking, has drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding support.  

This is a new post arising as a result of a growing MAC and where colleagues within the school have moved to the PFMAC Central Team, thus creating a great opportunity for the right person.

With a new Headteacher in post, this is a key appointment to the School, the post holder will be expected to provide leadership in all business related aspects of the school in support of its core purpose of championing each and every student within the school to achieve the best possible education.

The successful candidate will have previous experience of leading

• Financial Resource Management

• Administration Management

• Facility and Property Management

• Health & Safety Management 

• Human Resource Management

• Management Information and ICT

• Oversight management of school support staff

Whilst our ideal candidate will have a systematic and organised approach to work within a busy environment, key attributes also include strong interpersonal skills and a calm and rational approach to problem solving.

For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification.  

We are situated in the diverse and lively area of East Oxford, and serve a local population with a wide range of backgrounds and needs, we pride ourselves on our close knit community, and our commitment to enabling every student to thrive.

We have onsite parking and can also offer free access to our onsite fitness suite.

As we are a Catholic school, applicants must complete the CES application form in order to be considered for interview.  There is no requirement to be Catholic in order to be successful at interview.

All applicants must be fully able to support the Catholic Christian ethos of the school.

Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the school to look around, please contact Ann O’Reilly, PFMAC HR Manager via email a.oreilly@dbmac.org.uk or telephone 01865 749933 to arrange a visit.

We will comply with all Covid restrictions during any tours or visits to the school and during the interview process.

To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1998 (as amended by S147 of the Nationality and Immigration and Asylum Act 2002) all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

St Gregory the Great Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant for any position will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS (disclosure and barring system) and appropriate Right to Work clearances and our recruitment and selection practices