Due to the retirement of our highly valued School Business Manager, we are looking for a dynamic, resilient individual with ambition and drive, who shares our passion for improving the lives of young people.

We are looking to appoint an someone who has the vision and skills to play an integral role in supporting the Headteacher by leading on key operational areas of the school: someone who is committed to understanding all aspects of budget, finance and premises and who will actively manage their development.

The role is for 28 hours per week in term time, plus 2 weeks in school holidays. The hours are currently Monday - Thursday, 8:30-4:00pm but could be re-negotiated on appointment. 

To be a successful member of our team we are looking an experienced School Business Manager who will:

• Contribute towards the excellent educational offer we provide
• Enable successful teaching and learning across the schools through supporting the Headteacher, Governors, School Leadership Team, staff and pupils
• Ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school’s financial, administrative, personnel, premises, health & safety, business, IT and support services, alongside day-to day operational aspects.
• Work with the Headteacher to identify priorities and contribute to strategic planning in-line with the school’s development plans.
• Manage the office manager, site team and kitchen staff.
• Attend Governors’ meetings when required to report on finance and business.
• Work flexibly to meet the changing demands and priorities.
• Actively safeguard and promote the safety and welfare of all our pupils at all times.
• Work collaboratively in a team or use your own initiative.
• Be self-organised and able to prioritise and manage conflicting demands to meet deadlines.
  We can offer you:
• A friendly and welcoming school environment with a positive ethos.
• Handover and support from the current School Business Manager.
• Support for continuing professional development.
• The possibility of an apprenticeship pathway into a business administrator qualification
• Supportive colleagues who are committed to raising standards and place children at the centre of all we do.
• A supportive and highly skilled Governing Board who believe passionately in the school.
• A supportive Local Authority who will work closely with the school to enable all members of our community to fulfil their potential.

If you believe you have the knowledge, experience and skills to make a real impact as our School Business Manager, then we would love to hear from you. Please contact the school office if you would like to arrange a visit.

Orchard Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in our care.

• All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
• Before you proceed with your intention to apply for a position or to support us please take full consideration of the following points.
• All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, including a Barred List check where applicable to the role.

Where you have been shortlisted for a role, you will be required to complete a Declaration of Offences Form, disclosing all relevant previous criminal convictions and cautions.

Please contact the Head teacher to discuss this step further if you wish.

• If you are shortlisted for the position you are applying for, we will carry out an online search against you, for information that is publicly available online and usually before interview. This will include social media accounts you may hold.

• We will assess your knowledge of safeguarding by asking specific questions about this area of our role during the interview process and your answer to this question will form part of our decision-making process.

• You will be provided with an induction process, and you are expected to engage with this monitored process.

• Our safeguarding policies and procedures will be explained during your induction and on a regular basis.

• Orchard Park complies with the Childcare Act 2006 and the Childcare (Disqualification) and childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 208. All shortlisted candidates whose role will involve the responsibility for the provision or management of such childcare (including teaching) shall be required to declare that they are not disqualified from undertaking such work.

• References may be taken up prior to interviews and any discrepancies will be addressed during the interview process.

Closing date: Sunday 1st December 2024
Interview date: Thursday 5th December 2024

Start date: Monday 6th January, or sooner if possible.