Larkmead School is seeking to a School Business Manager to join our dedicated and effective team. The School Business Manager will play a key role in leading on business and operations aspects across the school, working as an Associate member of the Senior Leadership Team.

As an Associate member of Larkmead’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT), provide leadership in all business and operational related aspects of Larkmead School, working closely with Cambrian Trust Central Team (Finance, Operations and HR teams). Key responsibilities include resources, site and premises, health and safety, operations, compliance, finance and HR. 

If you are keen to be part of a school with clear, positive values where ‘everyone matters and makes a difference’, then we very much look forward to meeting you.

As the successful candidate you will be:

• committed to making a difference to young people’s lives
• determined to support young people to develop confidence, resilience and positive decision making
• compassionate and consistent in setting expectations
• confident working with a range of students, parents, staff and external agencies
• a team player with excellent communication and inter-personal skills

We offer:

• an excellent programme of induction and training
• a forward-thinking environment which recognises the benefits of considering flexible working patterns
• a friendly, caring, supportive and collaborative team ethos
• the benefits and support that comes from the Larkmead ethos and experience of ‘one community, individual minds, creating futures’ 

Benefits of working at Larkmead School include:

• Full support for your professional development and future training needs
• A commitment to recognise previous, continuous service.
• A generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment.
  
• A commitment to offer flexible working whenever we can and to support the work life balance of our employees
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• A Cycle to Work Scheme.

If you are keen to be part of a school with clear, positive values and which adds positive value to our students and staff then we look forward to meeting you.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Rich Evans on 01235 520141

Larkmead School is a member of the Vale Academy Trust.  The Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.

All staff will be expected to promote fundamental British values as part of a school that values diversity and individuality, exemplified in our values of ‘one community, individual minds, creating futures. Larkmead school is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community.