School Business Manager

Hours of work: 22.5 hours per week, term time only plus inset days. Some flexibility for the right person

Contract type: Permanent

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Sherston C of E Primary School for further information.

A bit about us:

We are a small village school on the edge of the Cotswolds. We are blessed with beautiful surroundings and are in the heart of a vibrant village community.

We are a happy, nurturing school where children achieve well academically and socially and and parents feel supported.

The school currently has 122 children on roll organised in the following classes:

Oak: Reception

Rowan: Year 1 and Year 2

Chestnut: Year 3 and Year 4

Willow: Year 4 and Year 5

Sycamore: Year 6

The School was rated good at an Ofsted inspection in 2021. 'Leaders and staff are ambitious for all pupils. They place significant importanceon 'learning, caring and achieving together'. Leaders expect pupils to develop the skills and knowledge they need to flourish as kind and responsible young people.

Under the leadership of our headteacher Mr Tommy Towers and our Deputy headteacher Mr Dean Moran, our school has continued to thrive. Last year our data was well above the national average across all areas of assessment. This includes 100% of Y6 children reaching the national average or higher in KS2 Maths and 100% of our Y1 children passing the Phonics Screening Test.

We currently have five dedicated full time teachers who are supported by our wonderful and highly experienced teaching assistants and backed by our fantastic administration and premises team and an amazing SENCO. The school has seven classrooms, a large hall, breakout work areas, a large staffroom and several spacious admin offices, with views over our well maintained grounds. Outside we benefit from a spacious tarmac playground, a large playing field, forest school area, a trim trail, gardening area, wild flower meadow and an outside learning space.

All about the role:

We are seeking a committed and dynamic team player who is able to work flexibly and confidently across finance, administration, HR and health & safety. Previous experience in schools, ideally as a School Business Manager is desirable and a relevant qualifications and/or experience in finance is essential.

The successful applicant will be an integral part of our school community, a member of our senior leadership team and will work closely with our governors who are responsible for overseeing each of these functions in school. The SBM will attend Finance and Premises Committee termly and present various reports covering budget monitoring, premises, H&S, wraparound care and other income generating activities. The successful candidate will support our vision of 'Learning, Caring & Achieving Together'. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential and alignment with our school values of friendship, courage, curiosity, respect, kindness, and ambition that underpin everything we do

Find out more and apply:

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed in term time. To arrange a visit please contact the admin team on 01666-840237. You can download an application form and job description from our school website. Please also check out our school facebook page and a video to give you a feel for the school. Please submit your application via email to admin@sherston.wilts.sch.uk.

Alternatively, to apply online, please download the application formand click the 'apply now' button below to upload your completed application form and covering letter online. Please note: CV's will not be considered.

Closing date (and time): Tuesday 22^nd April - 12noon

Interview date: Monday 28^th April

Commencement date: Monday 1^st September (or sooner)

This school 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 Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

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SBM Job Description

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