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School Business Manager

Hillyfield Primary Academy

Walthamstow

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Salary:
Attractive Salary for Exceptional Candidate
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
20 November 2017

Job overview

School Business Manager

Hillyfield Primary Academy 

Attractive salary for an exceptional candidate.

The Executive Headteacher and Governors of Hillyfield Primary Academy are looking to appoint an experienced School Business Manager to play a key role in the financial management, administration and leadership of our school. We are looking for an exceptional individual for this pivotal role within the school leadership team. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent financial, literacy and I.T. skills and have the ability to lead a team effectively. Relevant professional qualifications would be desirable. If you have attention to detail, are able to prioritise your workload, meet deadlines and inspire your team, we would be keen to hear from you.

The successful candidate will have responsibility for undertaking:


  • Financial      management and marketing.
  • Reporting to and advising senior leaders and governors.
  • H.R.
  • Overseeing      facilities, health, safety, wellbeing and risk assessment.
  • Personnel and      Office management.

The successful candidate will have:


  • Extensive budget      management, monitoring and financial reporting experience.
  • Excellent      communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to      prioritise workloads and work well under pressure delivering to tight      deadlines.
  • A highly      professional attitude demonstrating discretion and confidentiality.
  • Proven track      record of managing large school or multi school budgets.
  • Proven skills      and abilities of successful leadership and managing staff.

In return we offer:


  • Highly      motivated, well-behaved children who enjoy coming to school.
  • A strong team of      dedicated staff who are committed to maintaining high standards.
  • A supportive      Governing Body committed to continuing school improvement.
  • Leadership      support and professional development opportunities.

Potential applicants are warmly encouraged to visit the school. Please contact the school office, by telephone (02085277934) or e-mail (david.fitzgerald@hillyfieldacademy.co.uk) to make an appointment or request an application pack. Alternatively, download an application pack from our website www.hillyfieldacademy.com and send completed applications to the above e-mail address. 

Applications close: Monday 20th November 2017 4.00pm

Short listing: Tuesday 21st November 2017

Interviews: Friday 24th November 2017

Hillyfield Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding children and expects all who work at the school to share this commitment; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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About Hillyfield Primary Academy

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+44 20 8527 7934

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Hillyfield Primary Academy is a seven-form entry school for pupils aged 2-11 in Walthamstow, East London. The school is split across two sites a mile apart, Hillyfield on the Hill and Hillyfield at the Park. The new Park site provides facilities for extra Reception and key stage 1 classes. Hillyfield is a larger-than-average primary, with 1,200 children currently on roll and plans to add another 400. 

Executive Headteacher 

David Worrall 

Values and Vision 

The school motto is "Brilliance in every child. Excellence every day". Hillyfield values respect, responsibility and good behaviour in its students, helping to create a positive and welcoming atmosphere. The curriculum is tailored towards giving children valuable formative experiences that will shape their later childhood. Staff encourage children to become critical, independent thinkers. 

Art is a focus of the school, and an activity which the children can greatly enjoy. Hillyfield is also a registered Sing Up school, which gives it access to resources aimed at improving and maintaining vocal performance among pupils. 

Ofsted 

"Pupils have very positive attitudes to school and are proud to talk about what they have learned. Behaviour in lessons and around the school is typically exemplary. Pupils show a high degree of respect and care for each other."

View Hillyfield Primary Academy's latest Ofsted report

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