School Business Manager

Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery Unit

York Road, Chingford, London E4 8LA

Telephone 020 8529 6827

Email chaselanepri@clpwaltham.org.uk

Nurturing curious minds in our community ready for a sustainable future.

‘Pupils at Chase Lane Primary enjoy school life. They are kind, friendly and respectful to each other.  Staff care about the pupils and their families. They know the pupils well and do everything they can to meet pupils individual needs.

There is a true spirit of community here’ (Ofsted December 2022) 

Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery is a vibrant and successful school in the North East of London with approximately 680 children on roll representing over 40 different languages.  A clear vision and deep-rooted values are at the heart of our work. Our children amaze us on a daily basis and we are very proud of them.   We have exceptional facilities including a modern building, extensive outdoor spaces and advanced ICT provision. 

JOB TITLE:    School Business Manager – required June 2025

SALARY: Scale PO4 point 35 to point 38 (dependent on skills and experience)

36 hours per week /52 weeks per year

Responsibilities will include the management of Finance, Facilities and Premises and ICT related administration.

We are looking for an experienced SBM who has:

• Strategic leadership and management experience of areas including finance, premises and facilities management, in an educational environment ideally in a PFI School

• Effective communication, negotiating and influencing skills, including the ability to present written and verbal information to a variety of audiences, including Governors.

• Be an effective team member willing to undertake a range of duties.

• Be dedicated to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community. 

The successful candidate will also:

• Have excellent numeracy & literacy skills
• Have excellent knowledge of SIMS and FMS system
• Be confident using software including Microsoft Package
• Be able to use their own initiative
• Be willing to attend Governing Body meetings as required
• Manage their own workload and prioritize deadlines
• Be approachable and friendly with all pupils, staff & parents
• Be flexible

Closing date:  9.00am Thursday 22^nd May

Shortlisting:    Friday 23^rd May

Interviews:      Monday 2^nd June & Tuesday 3^rd June

To start:          A.S.A.P

Visits to view the school are encouraged.  To make an appointment or for further information, please contact Mrs Dasilva on 020 8529 6827.  For the full application details, please visit the school website https://www.chaselaneprimary.waltham.sch.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=146&action=saved

CVs will not be accepted – application forms must be completed in full

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice & pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any employment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure