SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER

SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER – FINANCE & HR – FIXED TERM POST – ONE YEAR IN THE FIRST INSTANCE

Full time – 37 hours per week – all year round

NJC Scale points 52-54 (£46,872 - £49,131)

The Streetly Academy is seeking to appoint a School Business Manager – Finance & HR - to join the leadership team in leading the Academy on all issues Financial and HR related, and to line manage a finance team, including a trained Finance Officer.  The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher in managing the school’s budget and HR systems and processes. ­­

This includes not only managing the school budget, but also all administration in relation to our School Centred Initial Teacher Training programme (the Teacher Training arm of the school) and the Teaching School (school to school support and external development arm of the school).

The successful candidate will be extremely well-organised, with the drive and ability to cope well under pressure.  Working in a school environment requires a flexible approach to this post, including attending some meetings held outside of the school day.  Experience of educational settings and an understanding of the IT systems that support administration within schools is desirable.

At The Streetly Academy you will find a highly professional and caring work environment which looks after its staff, whilst seeking to challenge and develop them.  We have very low staff turnover very much due to this supportive environment.

This temporary appointment reflects the Academy’s intention to develop as a Multi-Academy Trust over the next 2 to 5 years.  It may be the case that an appropriate, successful candidate will wish to explore the opportunities this venture will offer in the future.

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in a similar role as well as qualified accountants.

If you are excited about the possibility of joining our team, full details of this vacancy and relevant application forms are available. Last date for receipt of completed applications:  midnight on Tuesday, 23 January.  Interviews for this post to be held week commencing Monday, 29 January. 

The Streetly Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and prohibition from teaching check.