School Business Manager

Ash Field Academy

Salary: Grade 11 Pay Point 27-30 (£39,939 - £42,699)

Approximate starting annual salary £38,551.36 per annum

Hours: 37 Hours per week; 44 Weeks per year 

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday 08:00am to 16:00pm; Friday 08:00am to 15:30pm. These hours can be flexible.

About the Role:

Working to the Trust's operating model, the successful candidate will lead all the support functions of the school including Finance, Human Resources, Premises and Health & Safety. They will work closely with  a Central Service Team and will provide day-to-day line management and leadership for non-educational staff on site including the Administration team, Site team and Catering team.

For the right candidate we will consider to support flexible working.  We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. The education and experiences we offer our students equips them with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven and well-qualified leader to contribute significantly to the future direction and leadership of our 'Outstanding' special school. The successful candidate will be suitably qualified, for example having or working towards a qualification in School Business Management, or an equivalent qualification

Why choose Ash Field Academy:

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain effective communication with staff, parents, local authority services, academy trust colleagues, contractors and users of school facilities.
• Liaise with local authority admissions and SEN services regarding pupil placements.
• Maintain and update school information systems including upgrades and year-end processes.
• Work with Central Services to implement best practice financial procedures.
• Ensure HR processes as delegated by the HR manager or Principal comply with Trust HR policies and statutory requirements.
• Ensure health and safety compliance, record keeping and risk assessment review.
• Attend management meetings, as required.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications:

• Level 2 Maths and English

Experience

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong ICT, organisational and interpersonal skills 

• ·       Experience with finance systems and budget management

  
  

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification to support your application.

Why Join Us?

Professional Growth & Support

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Access to learning networks and visits to other organisations.
• Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.
• Highly committed and motivated Team
• A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun
• A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues

Work-Life & Wellbeing Benefits

• Flexible working options
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Defined benefit pension scheme
• Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school
• Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children
• Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school
• Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust

Additional Perks

• Free parking (limited spaces)
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Gym discounts
• Eyecare vouchers
• Dental support
• Retail discounts
• Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale

Equal Opportunities & Accessibility

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact hrsupport@discoverytrust.org for support.

Depending on your role, occasional travel between Discovery locations may be required. A valid driving license and appropriate business insurance are necessary, and you will need to provide evidence of these documents.

More about Discovery Schools Trust

Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.

Please note that interviews for this position may be made earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the position but also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.

AI

While we acknowledge the advantages of AI in crafting personal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expect applicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust may utilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will be considered when shortlisting. 

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If you are ready to make a difference in children's lives, apply today!