We are looking to appoint an Academy Business Partner to work at both Dunchurch Junior & St Bartholomew's C of E Academies.

Are you looking for a truly varied role where you can make a difference to children, staff, families and communities?  This is a great opportunity for an experienced manager to work side by side with the headteacher as a member of the academy’s leadership team, ensuring the smooth and safe running of the school’s operations.  You will benefit from the support of peers as well as opportunities for wider personal development that come from being part of our Trust.

 We will consider full time applicants working across both academies or two part time post holders covering one academy each.  There is some flexibility in the work pattern for the part time roles e.g. hours distributed over four shorter days, three full days etc.   

Academy Business Partners (ABPs) support the Headteacher in delivering financial planning, budgeting and reporting which secures financial sustainability.  The ABP also holds responsibilities for managing staff effectively, fostering team performance and leading HR initiatives.  Additionally, the role responsibilities cover strategy, facilities management and compliance.

Applicants should be highly self-motivated with a “can-do” attitude and the ability to use their own initiative. The capability to lead others as well as working as an effective team member is essential.  Proven budget, finance and people management experience is essential.  The successful candidate will thrive on handling a large variety of activities, prioritising urgent tasks.  Experience of working in a school environment would be beneficial.  A commitment and enthusiasm for creating the right infrastructure to support children and staff is vital. 

Please state your preference for full or part time working within the application form as well as setting out how you meet the role requirements. 

All applicants are asked to visit the academy as part of the recruitment process, so you can see for yourself the potential to make a difference.  Please book an appointment by emailing hr@covmat.org  

In line with our commitment to Safeguarding, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced with barred list Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) and other vetting checks.

Addresses:

Dunchurch Boughton CofE Junior Academy 

School Street 

Dunchurch 

CV22 6PA 

St Bartholomew’s CofE Academy

Bredon Avenue

Coventry

CV3 2LP