School Business Manager

Grade 10, Points 26-31 - £30,984 – £35,336

Permanent – all year round

To start September 2022 or as soon as possible

We are currently looking to recruit a dynamic School Business Manager to join our very committed administrative team in an ‘outstanding’ (OFSTED) school.

Do you think you are up to the job? If so, we welcome you to apply for the position.

About us

Fiveways School is an innovative and exciting Local Authority Special School for PMLD, SLD and ASD pupils.

We are an educational provider for pupils based in South Somerset and surrounding areas. All staff here are deeply committed to the wellbeing safeguarding and academic and social progress of our pupils. We work together as a close knit team to ensure pupils at our school receive high quality and bespoke educational provision.  Since September 2021 the school increased number of pupils by 12 % as a result of substantial investment in the school education facilities. This is a very exciting time to join our school and join with us to make a substantial difference to the lives of our pupils. 

About the role

Responsibilities

• Finance
• Health & Safety
• Line Management
• Human Resources
• Premises

The School Business Manager (SBM) is responsible for managing the strategy and operation of the business functions of our school, including financial management, health and safety, human resources, compliance and administration. Both strategic and operational, our School Business Manager should be proactive and a positive force for a real change in our pupils lives. 

The post holder will advise on and implement the day-to-day support that enables the school to operate effectively and efficiently, and that allows other members of the leadership team to focus on teaching and learning.

The School Business Manager will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.

Our school is committed to ensuring a ‘Safer Recruitment’ process including a Criminal background check.

We welcome you to arrange a tour of the school by contacting the school office.  Please note the school will be closed from Monday 30 May 2022 until Monday 6 June 2022, inclusive.

Job Description and Application Forms are available from the school website: www.fivewaysschool.co.uk

Deadline for receipt of applications: Wednesday, 8 June 2022

Date for Interview: Monday, 13 June 2022

Fiveways School, Victoria Road

Yeovil, Somerset BA21 5AZ

Tel: 01935 476227