School Business Manager

You are invited to apply to join our highly successful multicultural four form entry school for girls aged 11 – 16 which was graded “Good” by Ofsted in October 2019.

This is a fantastic opportunity to continue your leadership journey in a well led, collaborative and supportive environment. Connaught School for Girls is an inclusive and oversubscribed school in Waltham Forest which is making a big difference to the lives of our diverse school community.

We have a strong reputation and high expectations of both students and staff and consider this to be an exciting place to work and develop, where creativity and innovation are nurtured. We really know our students, and focus on them as individuals.  Pastoral systems are strong and we value a curriculum offer and activities that educate the whole child.  

As a school we are absolutely committed to ensuring that all staff have access to comprehensive professional development and have developed an exciting and impactful programme designed to offer training that makes a real difference.  We value an excellent home/work balance and do what we can to support our staff and their wellbeing.  

We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic and high calibre Business Manager to join our energetic and dynamic Senior Leadership Team. You will strategically plan and manage the school’s budget, oversee the school’s finance, HR,  Health & Safety, ICT and other administrative systems, and lead our excellent support team. 

We will support and develop you to become an outstanding leader and provide working partnership opportunities with other schools.  We are an aspirational, reflective and creative learning community where all adults are learners who take risks in order to achieve excellent results for our students.  

The ideal candidate will need enthusiasm, a strong moral compass and high expectations.  You should be a well-qualified and experienced Manager in Administration. 

Full details of this post can be found on the Job Description. If you feel you would be suited to this role we would welcome your application.

Connaught School for Girls is an oversubscribed school in Leytonstone, East London that offers a personalised learning experience:

• We are a high achieving school producing excellent rates of student progression and examination results
• We are fully committed to girls’ education as we believe the girls thrive and develop in a single sex environment
• Standards of student behaviour is outstanding
• Our school ethos is one of inclusivity and high expectations 

If you think this is the post for you, please go to our website for further details and an application pack: www.connaught-school.co.uk 

Candidates are invited to contact Annette Kent (Head’s PA) to arrange for an informal tour of the school which does not form part of the shortlist procedures: 020 8539 3029 / school@connaught.waltham.sch.uk   

The closing date for applications is 3.30pm on Friday 14th February 2020 and interviews will be held shortly after.

In line with our Safeguarding Policy and commitment to promoting the welfare of our students, this appointment will be subject to DBS checks and satisfactory references.