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Business Manager - Part-time

St John's Church of England Primary School, Canterbury

  • Ref:KCC886-2000-72S
  • Posted:27/02/2020
  • Pay:Kent Range 11
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:06/03/2020 at 09:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Part-time Business Manager

We are looking to recruit an exceptional professional to manage all aspects of the financial and business services at the school.  The successful applicant will be part of the school’s Leadership Team, manage the school’s finances, personnel, contracts and website.  The role requires flexibility, tact and problem solving on a daily basis. Therefore it is essential that the applicants are professional, approachable and very effective communicators.

 The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate:

  • the school’s core values
  • relevant professional qualifications and business acumen
  • strong financial and administrative background, with proven track record of financial management
  • evidence of successful management of a diverse team
  • excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • ability to work under pressure and be able to meet deadlines
  • high standards to do a really good job at all times
  • flexibility and a ‘can do’ attitude.

Previous experience of working as a School Business Manager is essential.  We are seeking  someone with a strong financial background with a genuine commitment to helping us deploy the resources available to best possible effect in a school context.  Appropriate professional development and training will be available to address any skills gaps in the successful candidate.

Applicants are welcome to make an appointment to visit the school prior to submitting their application. If you wish to make an appointment, please email the school office (office@stjohns-canterbury.kent.sch.uk)

St John's Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

 

Information about the school

In 2024, Ofsted graded St John's as a good school in all areas.

The school, based in the heart of Canterbury, is a larger than average primary school, with two classes in each of Years 1 to 6. The school has provision for Early Years Foundation Stage children, with a nursery and two reception classes. In addition to our teaching team, we have a supportive pastoral team including a Head of Inclusion and Welfare, Assistant Headteacher for Behaviour and Personal Development, SENDCo, EAL Specialist and a FLO. The school is a Church of England voluntary controlled school.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and the school reserves the right to carry out online checks on shortlisted candidates as per KCSIE guidelines. Our Child Protection Policy can be found in the Policies section of our website: https://www.stjohns-canterbury.kent.sch.uk/page/?title=Policies&pid=30.

Please note that unfortunately we are not in a position to contact unsuccessful applicants.

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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.