Stillness Junior School Business Manager

Stillness Junior School

School Business Manager

Department       Schools

Salary Details   P04 (£43,599-£45,593 prorata)

Job Type           Permanent – 43 weeks

Hours                35 hours

Closing Date    September 5th, 2022 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 senior leadership position and you will be working closely with the Head Teacher, Senior 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, accountancy, business management, public administration or human resources.

In this role, you would be responsible for providing professional leadership and management of school support staff with overall responsibility for Finance, HR, Facilities Management and IT. You would be expected to support the Governors and Leadership Team which may include budgeting, invoicing and liaising with school staff and external agencies. The role will also involve bidding for funds. 

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: September 5th, 2022 at Midday

Interviews: TBC