School Business Manager - Part-time

Bishop Chavasse Primary School , Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-2086-43S
• Posted:19/11/2020
• Pay:FTE £20,000 - £25,000 depending on experience
• Start Date:4th January 2021
• App Close Date:01/12/2020 at 23:45
• Interviews:Monday 7th December 2020

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This is a fantastic opportunity to manage school business support at Bishop Chavasse School.

Bishop Chavasse School is a two form entry primary school, in the heart of Tonbridge, and part of the Tenax Schools Trust.

The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of finance, personnel, administration, facilities and
H&S for the school, under the direction of the Headteacher and the Trust’s Chief Financial Officer,
taking on additional projects as required.

You will be expected to display strong financial skills, be able to think strategically, and have a proven track record of managing people ethically and effectively. Although not essential, it would be a distinct advantage if you had previous experience of working as a Business Manager or Finance Manager ideally in the Education Sector.

As a crucial member of the school’s Leadership Team, you will be required to make a significant contribution to the overall organisation, management and direction of the school.

The role is offered as 20 hours per week, term-time only plus 2 weeks during school holidays. The Trust is committed to flexible working and will always seek to accommodate the needs of employees, where possible agreeing alternative working arrangements.

Excellent interpersonal skills are vital for this post, as you will be required to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders in order to obtain and present information, provide advice and carry out duties in relation to all school business matters. You will be expected to carry out your duties in line with the Trust and School’s ethos, policies, procedures and relevant legislation.

Any applicants who would appreciate an informal and confidential discussion with
Catherine Dottridge, CFO about the post should arrange an appointment by contacting:
Katherine Wagstaff (PA) on 01892 774602

Such conversations are not part of the selection process for the role.

Completed Application Forms should be sent to Claire Isaacs, HR Director, via email at isaacs@tenaxschoolstrust.co.uk by midnight on Tuesday 1st December.

Please refer to the guidance notes for applicants.

Interviews may take place using a modified process, such as video conferencing,
subject to COVID-19 restrictions as may be in place at the time.

Applications should be submitted on the correct Application Form, no CVs will be accepted.

Further details included in job description, available at https://jobs.tenaxschoolstrust.co.uk/

The Tenax Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and proactively model the school’s values.  All posts are subject to vetting checks and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Information about the school

Bishop Chavasse Church of England Primary School is a two form entry school and a member of the Tenax Schools Trust. We opened in September 2017 and are located in South Tonbridge (postcode area TN11).

Our school provides high quality education for Year R to Year 6 - we reached capacity in September 2023.

Following our full, section 5 Ofsted inspection on 5th and 6th July 2022 we are very pleased that Bishop Chavasse Primary School has been judged as a 'Good' school, providing 'Outstanding' provision for our Early Years children. Our children’s aspirational journey through the school was noted with ‘high expectations reflected in all phases of the school’.

Pupils moved into our brand new, state of the art school building in April 2019. We have:

• Spacious classrooms along two easy to navigate corridors – one for EYFS and Key Stage 1, and one for Key Stage 2;

• Outdoor areas including a designated play and sports areas for EYFS, KS1 and KS2: sports field, trim trails, climbing equipment, outdoor classroom, prayer gardens and a new Forest School area;

• A bright, spacious and well stocked library;

• Quiet learning spaces outside the classrooms for personalised teaching;

• A dedicated room for music lessons;

• A room for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths (STEAM);

• A fully equipped sensory room;

• Play therapist with a dedicated play therapy space;

• Daily Collective Worship where the school comes together to worship and reflect;

• On site kitchen facilities providing a choice of healthy, nutritious lunches every day;

• A variety of after school Enrichment clubs ranging from pottery and gardening to dodgeball and pop lacrosse as well as daily breakfast club.

All pupils, regardless of background, are offered a full and enriching curriculum from the start which enables them to master the knowledge and skills they need to achieve their full educational and personal potential. It is our passion to develop the whole child in a safe, inclusive, Christian environment.

Our Church of England primary school is at the heart of our local community, where staff, parents and children are flourishing through working, learning and playing together. As a Church of England school, Bishop Chavasse is linked with two local churches: St Stephen’s Church and St Peter and St Paul’s and we work closely with the Rochester Diocesan Board of Education to ensure our Christian ethos is theologically rooted and permeates every avenue of our school community, teaching and learning.

Tenax Schools Trust is a dynamic and enterprising organisation which is underpinned by a strong Christian character and ethos and is a formidable local driver of school improvement. Our Trust delivers high standards through a strong belief in an approach that insists that all children and young people can excel irrespective of their starting points. The Trust leads the Kent Teaching School Hub which delivers the Early Career Framework, as well as the NPQ suite of qualifications. Teach Kent and Sussex is our Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ initial teacher training centre, operating from Bennett Memorial Diocesan School. This wider work by the Trust provides a wealth of potential CPD opportunities.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Claire Isaacs, HR Director, Tenax Schools Trust
• Address:2A Baker Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 0FB
• Telephone: 01732676040
• Email: finance@bishopchavasseschool.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Bishop Chavasse School Business Manager Candidate Pack