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Business Manager Administration - Full-time

Tunbury Primary School, Walderslade

  • Ref:KCC886 2530-134S
  • Posted:14/10/2016
  • Pay:Kent Scheme 10 (£31,761 - £37,546)
  • Start Date:Dec 2016
  • App Close Date:08/11/2016 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Friday 18th November 2016

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SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER

Permanent: Full time
Working weeks per year: 45 (including term time)
37 hours/week
Grade: Kent Range 10 (£31,761 - £37,546)
Interviews: Friday 18th November 2016
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 8th November 2016 (noon)

We are seeking to appoint a talented School Business Manager who as a member of the school’s senior leadership team will have responsibility for the effective management of all support functions of the school, including finance, premises, compliance, human resources and health and safety. The School Business Manager will have key responsibility for fundraising and generating additional income for the school.

The successful candidate should be experienced and skilled in managing the wide range of tasks needed for a School Business Manager and have the financial background necessary to manage the budget.

Additional requirements include outstanding interpersonal skills, time management and the ability to use the school data management systems. Personnel experience is also beneficial as the School Business Manager will conduct staff performance management/appraisal reviews and sickness absence management meetings.

The School Business Manager will provide direct administrative and personal assistant support to the Headteacher.

Please contact the Headteacher, Liz McIntosh on 01634 863085 to arrange a visit to the school.

Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for shortlisted candidates and prior to interview.

Please apply online using the application form below.

Information about the school

We are Team Tunbury, a safe, nurturing and inclusive school community where everyone is respected and valued. We inspire our children to be successful, independent life-long learners.

We are a popular three form entry school set in spacious grounds within the leafy suburbs of Walderslade, Kent. Our children are happy, well motivated and very keen to learn. The Tunbury staff team is welcoming, supportive and positive about making a difference. Our school is rated Good by Ofsted.

Tunbury Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Quotes from our school community:

“My children have had amazing relationships with their teachers and TAs, which has really helped them to grow.” (Team Tunbury parent/carer)

“Thank you to the whole team at Tunbury - SLT, teachers, TAs, volunteers, support staff and canteen staff! Your role is more important than you may know and I am grateful my children have the care and nurture, as well as academic support at Tunbury.” (Team Tunbury parent/carer)

“It is a place where you can feel safe and learn about all the things in the world.” (Team Tunbury pupil)

“There are amazing people to look after me.” (Team Tunbury pupil)

“Children are happy and enjoy being here.” (Team Tunbury staff member)

“What works well at Tunbury? Teamwork! I like the whole atmosphere within school. All staff are friendly to each other and have the same ambitions for the children.” (Team Tunbury staff member)

"Everyone at this school is part of ‘Team Tunbury’. Leaders have created a collaborative community. There is a real spirit of togetherness and inclusion." (Ofsted, June 2023)

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Ruth Austin
  • Address:Tunbury Avenue, Walderslade, Kent, ME5 9HY
  • Telephone: (01634) 863085
  • Email: office@tunbury.kent.sch.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.