"Striving for Excellence”

Assistant School Business Manager 

Salary: Grade 5 Point 13 FTE £33,012 (Actual salary £30,137.54) 36 hours per week,  42 weeks per year. 

Required: The beginning of May 2026 

"Leaders’ ambitions and high expectations of pupils, teachers and parents’ cascade throughout the community." - OFSTED

Shirley High School is a proud multicultural school with an established reputation of integrity and excellence. We continue to make significant progress across all areas of our school.  This progress includes improved academic results, increase in the number of pupils joining our school and more pupils leaving us to attend university, including Russell Group and Oxbridge universities.  We are committed to improving and investing in the learning environment of our pupils and staff with over £1.5 million spent on school facilities, site improvements and resources.

Our school is at the heart of a vibrant and diverse community, with our pupils benefiting from our fabulous site and leafy surroundings. Along with our clear values and ethos, this helps to create a positive learning environment for both pupils and staff. We also benefit from excellent transport links to London and the surrounding areas, plus an onsite gym and ample free parking.

We have high expectations in all we do and believe that all our pupils can be the best in the world at whatever they decide to pursue, through hard work, determination, leadership and compassion. We strive for excellence throughout our broad curriculum and wide range of extra-curricular opportunities, whilst also ensuring that both pupils and staff are developed both in and out of the classroom.  

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant School Business Manager to support the effective management of the school’s business and operational functions. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who believes in our vision and values, to work in a school that is excellently resourced and fully committed to supporting and developing their staff.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is reliable and conscientious with high expectations in line with the school

• Demonstrates great communication skills with all within the school community

• Has a neat appearance in line with the school policy

• Has the ability to work as part of a successful team and work effectively under pressure

• Has strong knowledge of financial procedures and controls and experience of working in a finance or accounts function

• Has a good standard of education, including GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics

• Is able to work well under pressure, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Is able to demonstrate teamwork skills, with a flexible and adaptable approach

• Is able to monitor budgets and expenditure effectively

• Has awareness of GDPR and confidentiality procedures, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when required

• Is able to work independently and use own initiative

We offer excellent working conditions with key benefits that include:

• Cycle to Work scheme
• Significant departmental investment;
• Staff Mentoring;
• Staff car park on-site;
• Fitness Suite
• Boxing Club
• Mental Health first aiders
• A strong focus on the professional development of all staff within our school
• A dedicated staff well-being programme, including Mental Health first-aiders.

Should you believe you have the skills to perform this role to the highest possible standards and are truly passionate about joining us on our journey, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact us if you wish to arrange a tour of the school or speak with the Principal.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. More information can be downloaded from our website www.shirley.croydon.sch.uk.