Stillness Junior School - School Business Manager
Department Schools
Salary Details P04 (£46,719 -£48,747 pro rata)
Job Type Permanent – Term Time only + 4 weeks
Hours 35 hours
Closing Date 20th September 2023 at Midday
The Role:
The governing body are seeking to appoint a highly skilled, professional and team-orientated person to the exciting role of School Business Manager for this wonderful school. This is a leadership position and you will be working closely with the Head Teacher, Leadership team and School Governing Body.
Location:
Stillness Junior School
Brockley Rise
Forest Hill
London
SE23 1NH
What we’re looking for
The successful candidate will have preferably worked within a school position but not essential. This role is a permanent opportunity and would suit someone who is looking for the chance to join a welcoming team, working within a busy school environment. You will need to have qualifications and experience as a school business manager, accountant, business manager, public administration or human resources management.
In this role, you would be responsible for providing professional leadership and management of school support staff with overall responsibility for Finance, Human Resources, Facilities Management and IT. You would be expected to support the Governors and Leadership Team which will include budgeting, invoicing and liaising with school staff and external agencies. The role will also involve income generation, and bidding funding.
In return, we will offer excellent development opportunities, plus a range of benefits that includes a career average pension scheme, flexible working and the opportunity to make a real difference to our local community.
Further Information:
Stillness Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check.
An enhanced DBS check will be requested for the successful candidate in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education Legislation. We will also request at least two references from current / past employers. Original evidence of right to work within the UK will be required prior to commencement of employment i.e. National Insurance Number, Work Permit, Indefinite Leave to Remain.
The job description and application form as well as additional information about the school can be found on our school website www.stillnessjs.lewisham.sch.uk
Completed applications should be emailed to sbm@stillnessjs.lewisham.sch.uk
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, therefore early applications are encouraged. (Please Note: We do not accept CVs)
Closing date: 20th September 2023 at Midday
Interviews: 28th September 2023