Business Leader / Business Manager - Full-time/Part-time

Harrietsham CEP School, Maidstone

Ref:KCC886-3067-147S
Posted:12/03/2024
Pay:KR10 (negotiable depending on experience)
Start Date:Immediate
App Close Date:29/04/2024 at 09:00
Interviews:Tuesday 7th May

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Business Leader wanted for our lovely school!

Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you hold the skills to lead and manage the strategy and operation of the business functions of our school? Do you possess exceptional interpersonal skills to nurture both children and adults so that they flourish? If so, Harrietsham Church of England Primary School could be the school for you.

Harrietsham is beginning an exciting new chapter in its journey, with a substantive headteacher having been appointed from April 2024. Our Senior Leadership team is being expanded and this new team will be instrumental in driving the school forwards to pursue its exceptional potential. Our Business Leader will form a pivotal role within our new Leadership Team.

Our school has recently grown from 1-form to 2-form entry; with September marking the end of our expansion. Our children and staff are happy, fun-loving and enthusiastic and we are now looking for an exceptional Business Leader to join our team and to work with us to continue to grow the school. Together, our aim is to ensure that everyone reaches their full potential, like the mustard seed, so that our entire school family can flourish in every aspect of their education and life journey.

So, if you are a skilled, enthusiastic and experienced professional looking to join a dedicated team who are committed to ensuring that the children at Harrietsham Church of England Primary School can flourish in every aspect of their school life, you could be the person we are looking for to become our new Business Leader.

The post is for 35-37.5 hours per week, 41 weeks a year pro-rata (although this could be negotiated for the right candidate).

You will need:

A caring and enthusiastic approach to children, families, staff and our wider community.
A school business management qualification (CSBM or equivalent).
Experience of successful school finance management.
A proven track record of excellent leadership and effective teamwork.
A flexible, energetic, analytical and creative approach.
Drive and determination to secure the resources necessary to provide our children with enriching experiences for every aspect of their school life.
Clear thinking, with an ability to use systems effectively to deliver great outcomes.

Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detail.

We welcome candidates for tours of the school – tours will be held during the week commencing Monday 22^nd April and can be booked via the school office (please contact our school office on 01622 859261 to book an appointment).

Candidates must be available for interview on Tuesday 7^th May.

Information about the school

Our Vision Statement: ‘Nurtured we Flourish’.

We are a warm, welcoming and inclusive school rooted in our rural community. Like the mustard seed, we grew from tiny beginnings and our branches are now spread wide – providing support and taking our values beyond the school gates. All those in our community feel safe and nurtured - able to flourish and grow academically, spiritually, emotionally and physically to achieve their full God-given potential.

Harrietsham Church of England Primary School is a friendly village school set in beautiful countryside in the heart of the community. We pride ourselves on the achievements of all of our pupils - we are a nurturing and inclusive school where everyone works together, putting our children at the heart of everything we do. We welcome pupils and staff of all faiths and none and our vision and values of Love, Forgiveness and Fellowship guide our everyday actions.

Our school building (which dates from 2004) houses well-resourced classrooms, a variety of smaller learning areas and offices, a well-stocked library, an inviting nurture room and a school hall with our own on-site kitchen. We are lucky to be positioned within extensive grounds which give our children access to a forest school, a sports field and a separate playing field and playground.

We have supportive parents and an active Governing Body. We maintain close links with the church and local community.

Harrietsham Church of England Primary School is committed to recruiting with care, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020.

Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy can be found on our school website here: https://www.harrietsham.kent.sch.uk/policies.

In line with KCSIE 2025 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the School reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media and the internet as part of our due diligence. The recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process. Any information will be treated as confidential and will only be used in relation for the post for which you have applied for.

Job Contact Information

Name:Jackie Chambers
Address:West Street, Harrietsham, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1JZ
Telephone: (01622) 859261
Email: headteacher@harrietsham.kent.sch.uk

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