The role

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and committed candidate to take on the role of our new School Business Manager. Hours of work are 18.5 hours per week, term time only.

The main purpose of the job is to provide management of the operational business of the school to provide best value and enhance school effectiveness. The role encompasses all aspects of the school’s finances and administration as well as personnel management, site management and contracts management.

This is a varied role and the successful candidate will be involved in many aspects of school life. We are looking for somebody who is highly organised and has excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a happy and successful school team.

All candidates must be willing to support the Catholic ethos of our school.

How to apply

Applicants are asked to complete the application form and the supporting statement which responds to the person specification and tells us about your experience and skills relevant to the post and stating why they feel they would be suitable for the position; this must include how candidates meet all essential aspects of the person specification.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please contact us to arrange.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Further details can be found here. 

This position is subject to a disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applications should be marked for the attention of the Headteacher, Mrs Clare Abram.

Key dates

Closing Date: Friday 08 November 2024 at noon.

Shortlisting: Monday 11 November 2024.

Interviews: Thursday 14 November / Friday 15 November 2024 (provisional).