School Business Manager (Danehill ce Primary)
Job introduction
Hours of work: 20 hours per week
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
Closing date: Friday 29 September 2023
Interviews will take place in the week commencing 2 October 2023.
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: Danehill ce Primary, School Lane, Danehill, East Sussex, RH17 7JB
Phone: 01825 790388
Email: office@danehill.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: http://www.danehillcep.org
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.
The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.
If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.
About the role
Danehill is thriving and successful Church of England primary school in a rural village in the Ashdown Forest. We have a clear vision for our school – to nurture, engage and inspire our community through our innovative, enlivened curriculum. Our Christian values enable all to flourish. We are all learning together, learning for life in all its fullness.
We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic individual for the post of School Business Manager. The successful candidate will have responsibility for managing strategy and operations of all elements of the business functions. This includes: financial reporting and accounting, health and safety, HR, facilities management and managing the school’s business support functions.
This successful candidate will have a proven track record in these areas, have excellent communication and organisational skills, be proactive and an aptitude for problem solving and strong interpersonal skills to work alongside the Headteacher, teaching staff and Governing Body. They will collaborate effectively within our team and with external partners.
Danehill C of E Primary School offers:
- a friendly and happy community with close links with the Church
- curious, imaginative and enthusiastic pupils
- a skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals who are caring and supportive, and committed to doing the best for all our pupils
- we can offer flexible and hybird working
We recommend that applicants visit our school and meet the headteacher, Katie Jones. An application pack can be obtained by calling the school office on 01825 790388 or by emailing office@danehill.e-sussex.sch.uk
Additional information
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.
Company information
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.