Trust Business Manager - Full-time

Grove Park Primary School, Sittingbourne

• Ref:KCC886-2595-64S
• Posted:20/07/2020
• Pay:KR11
• Start Date:1st December 2020
• App Close Date:25/08/2020 at 12:00
• Interviews:WC 7th September 2020

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Grove Park Academies is a small Trust currently consisting of two schools, one mainstream primary and one special school.

The trust is looking to appoint a confident and enthusiastic Trust Business Manager to join our supportive, hardworking and dedicated team. This is a strategic role in the trust with significant financial management responsibility and oversight of personnel, school premises, and health and safety, all of which sit within a Central Service Team. You be part of the schools’ Leadership Team, working in partnership with the Executive Headteacher supporting the Headteacher’s of the other schools in the Trust. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership skills in a vibrant and creative school. You will lead the Central Services team, which includes a range of professionals working across the Trust and will have the opportunity to work with and support the other schools. The Central Services are run from the main stream Primary in Sittingbourne, but both schools are in close proximity.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience of financial management and budgetary control in schools or a similar environment, an understanding of Academy finances and the requirements set out by the ESFA are desirable.
• Good knowledge and understanding of HR/payroll, health and safety & facilities management.
• Possesses good IT skills, including Microsoft Office good understanding of accounting packages and the capacity to learn new systems is essential and a working knowledge of SIMs.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Demonstrates excellent leadership and management skills, including experience of line management.

In return we offer:

• A caring and supportive workplace where everyone is valued.
• A strong commitment to your on-going professional development.

If you would like to discuss this role or would like further information please contact Céranne Litton (exechead@groveparkacademies.org)

Visits to the school are normally warmly welcomed but limited at this time due to Covid 19

Please note that  we accept application forms only. Please send completed application forms to recruitment@groveparkacademies.org.

Grove Park Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

Information about the school

Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust is made up of four schools, Aspire school, Bobbing Village, Grove Park Primary and Iwade School, all are based in Sittingbourne, Kent. Aspire School is a three form entry school, Iwade School is a three form entry school, Grove Park is a two form entry school and Bobbing School is a one form entry school. Each school has its own individual characteristics and sits at the centre of their community.

Within the trust, we recognise everyone as an individual and we nurture, value and develop them. We aim to achieve the highest standards in all that we do and to have happy children and staff, eager and excited to come to school.

We work in collaboration with other schools and organisations seeking the best innovative practice in teaching, sharing new ideas and learning from others. We use research as a springboard for change.

We strive to make our schools even better, recruiting the very best to meet the needs of a changing world. We foster a positive attitude which allows everyone to develop new skills, build resilience and achieve their dreams.

Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Bourne Alliance MAT, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare for all children and preventing extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.

Job Contact Information

• Name:HR
• Address:Hilton Drive, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PT
• Telephone: (01795) 477417
• Email: Grovepark.recruitment@ba-mat.org.uk

Documents

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• Job Description
• Person Specification