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School Business Manager - Full-time

Tunbury Primary School, Walderslade

  • Ref:KCC886-2530-258S
  • Posted:14/10/2020
  • Pay:Kent Range 8
  • Start Date:January 2021
  • App Close Date:02/11/2020 at 08:00
  • Interviews:November 2020

Advert

We are looking for a new School Business Manager for Tunbury Primary School.

Our new School Business Manager will play a vital role in making our school run smoothly, with overall responsibility for the planning, development and delivery of the non-academic business functions of Tunbury Primary School.

This post is full time, 41 weeks per year (term time plus 2 weeks per year during school holidays).

The role includes responsibility for finance, with the support of a 0.4 FTE Finance Assistant for day-to-day finance processing tasks. It also includes responsibility for premises, health and safety and the line management of admin staff, premises staff and midday meals supervisors. This is a varied and rewarding role for a candidate with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

If you have significant experience in school administration and finance and would like to work in a thriving primary school environment, we would love you to join our team.

Please note: unfortunately it will not be possible to visit the school prior to making an application. If you would like to learn more about the role, please phone the school office on 01634 863085 to talk a member of the Senior Leadership Team, as we would be happy to discuss this with you. Our school Covid-19 risk assessment is available to view at https://www.tunbury.kent.sch.uk/Parents/Letters-Forms/ . 

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:The Office
  • Address:Tunbury Primary School, Tunbury Avenue, Walderslade, Kent, ME5 9HY
  • Telephone: 01634 863085
  • Email: office@tunbury.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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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.