Post Title School Business Manager
Location Asquith Primary School, Horsfall Street, Morley, Leeds, LS27 9QY
Grade PO1 point 27-30
Hours 37 hours TTO + 10 days
Contract Permanent
Start Date As soon as possible
Asquith Primary is a friendly, inclusive and fast paced school. You’ll be working with a dedicated staff team that all have great ambition for our school community.
We provide a caring and stimulating learning environment, enabling all our pupils to thrive, learn and enjoy their time at school. We have extremely high standards and expect all members of the school community to share these to provide our children with the very best care, education, and support. For the right leader, this is an exciting opportunity to continue the journey of Asquith Primary School.
We are looking to recruit a well-qualified School Business Manager with relevant experience and qualifications in financial management, health and safety, human resources, compliance and administration.
The role would suit someone who has experience of working as a School Business Manager in another school, or who can demonstrate how their experience and skills can transfer to our school environment.
The successful candidate will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team, supporting the Headteacher in achieving the school's development priorities and helping to develop the school's strategic direction by providing another perspective.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Highly motivated, forward looking and aspirational, with a can-do attitude.
- Conscientious and who has a reliable work ethic.
- Able to work on their own initiative.
- A hardworking, resilient, and flexible individual who is used to leading teams.
- Able to work with high levels of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
- Able to lead and plan with agility and a long-term perspective.
We need someone who has:
- An interest in working in the education sector.
- Experience of working in a busy client facing office environment, handling a large variety of activities.
- Experience of working in school administration will be beneficial.
Visits to the school are very much encouraged. To book an appointment please speak to the school office on 0113 307 5550 or by emailing admin@asquithprimary.org
Closing date: 12noon on Monday 4th November, 2024
Shortlisting: Tuesday 5th November, 2024
Interviews: Tuesday 12th November, 2024
To download application documents, please follow this link: https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/school-business-manager-leeds-2117879
Please send completed application forms by email to recruitment@asquithprimary.org
We look forward to hearing from you!
Please note, we may choose to interview suitable candidates before the final closing date so early applications are encouraged; we reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate on receipt of their application and a successful interview. Submissions from agencies will not be accepted.
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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