School Business Manager - Part-time

Broadwater Down Primary School, Tunbridge Wells

Ref:KCC886-2651-128S
Posted:13/09/2019
Pay:Kent Range 8
Start Date:Immediate
App Close Date:27/09/2019 at 12:00
Interviews:Monday 7th October

Advert

We are looking for a dynamic, innovative and suitably experienced professional for the post of School Business Manager, to work alongside the Senior Leadership Team. This post is part-time - one day a week (see below if seeking 2 days a week employment) working from 8.30am – 4.30pm with a half an hour unpaid lunch break, term time only.

An identical role is being advertised at Broadwater Down / St Peter’s CEP School in Tunbridge Wells and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply for both roles, working 2 days a week across the 2 schools. If applying for 2 days then please specify this clearly at the start of your letter of application to one of the school’s adverts and the interview process will be conducted jointly by the headteachers of both schools.

This post requires strategic leadership and management of the operational business of the school to provide best value and further enhance the effectiveness of the school. The role will encompass all aspects of the school’s finances and administration as well as premises management.

The successful candidate will:

hold a School Business Manager qualification or similar
have sound financial knowledge and understanding
possess / demonstrate successful management experience
be a model professional displaying excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to be flexible, efficient and confidential

In return we can offer you:

the opportunity to be part of a progressive and forward thinking school
dedicated staff and a supportive Governing Body
Effective and tailored professional development opportunities to support you in your professional journey.

Visits are highly welcomed; please contact us to make an appointment.

Broadwater Down Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA barred list for children.

Information about the school

We are a primary school that believes that kindness and happiness are at the core of everything we do - happy staff means happy learners. We know how important team work is and we are lucky our team support each other; helping out where needed, going that extra mile to support learners and importantly having a sense of humour.

We are situated near the Pantiles end of Tunbridge Wells and we are lucky to have a large site with lots of outdoor space such as a field, big playground, class outdoor areas and a courtyard. Currently, we have seven classes from Reception to Year 6 with around 150 and pupils on roll.

We are a happy, caring and supportive school, with high standards, committed and passionate in changing life opportunities for our children through an enriched and exciting curriculum. We are in contact with the local community and full participate in local events as well as fundraising for the chosen house charities.

We are proud of our recent, and very successful, OFSTED inspection (March 2023); graded as good in all areas. We encourage you to read the full report, reflecting our school's ethos, strengths and what is it like to attend this school.

It was noted that, "Staff have high expectations for pupils’ behaviour. Pupils work and play well together. Pupils understand clearly the school rules and why they need these. They appreciate the help that teachers give them to understand their feelings and make the right choices. Pupils know that it is important to be kind to each other. "

Job Contact Information

Name:Mrs A Fenton
Address:Broadwater Lane, Tunbridge Wells , Kent, TN2 5RP
Telephone: (01892) 527588
Email: headteacher@broadwater-down.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

Job description