School Business Manager

School Business Manager

(NJC Grade 10 P28 – 32)

£34,723 - £38,296 pro rata

Hours: 37 per week (52 weeks or term-time only + 10 days)

Would you like to join a growing aspirational Trust, with opportunities to contribute to the wider life of school and work collaboratively with a wide range of School Business professionals?

We are seeking an individual who has proven experience and the ability to plan, develop and deliver business services and sound financial planning and budgetary control. In this role you will need to be able to provide leadership along with professional support and advice. This role reports directly to the Headteacher and is part of the Extended Leadership Team at the school.

The School Business Manager promotes the highest standards of business ethos within the administrative function of the school and strategically ensures the most effective use of resources in support of the school’s learning objectives. Therefore, you will be responsible for the Financial Resource Management, Administration Management, Management Information, Human Resource Management, Facility & Property Management, Catering and Health & Safety Management of the school

The successful candidate will have integrity and initiative, and will be highly capable, proactive, organised and enthusiastic. They must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to show their own initiative. We hope to find an individual who can embrace our vision and ethos and be able to demonstrate a real passion for ensuring the best in everyone.

Candidates must have previous experience either as a School Business Manager, or general operations or business management and have, or be willing to undertake ILM Level 4 or 5 or equivalent. We welcome applications from candidates who are aspiring School Business Managers looking for career progression.

Working for us

Nova Primary Academy is proud of its inclusivity, not only do we celebrate the diversity of heritage in our community, neuro diversity of pupils but we are a Specialist Hub for Deaf pupils. All staff have the opportunity to learn basic sign language and receive deaf awareness.

What we offer

As a school part of Peterborough Keys Academies Trust, we are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued and appreciated and this includes an employee benefits package:

Peterborough Keys Academies Trust - Wellbeing & Benefits (pkat.co.uk)

Continuous Professional Development tailored to School Business Leadership disciplines is available for the right candidate Peterborough Keys Academies Trust - The PKAT Promise.

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Megan Taylor (Operations & Safeguarding Lead) at mtaylor@npa.pkat.co.uk. The recruitment pack can be downloaded at Nova Primary Academy - Vacancies

Closing date: Wednesday 14 June, 12 noon

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Apply at: Peterborough Keys Academies Trust - Staff Vacancies (pkat.co.uk)