School Business Manager
Gildredge House, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8ABThis job expired on 5 August 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
5 August 2024 at 9am
Date listed
19 July 2024
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 35 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £37,575 and £40,279
Pay scale
- Gildredge House Support Staff Scale, Grade 11 Points 29-31
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are recruiting for a new position; School Business Manager. You will play a vital role in the leadership of administration, marketing, communications, and Estates under the Executive Head Teacher's direction. The School Business Manager is responsible for strategic planning, resource management, compliance, and ensuring the school's continued development aligns with its goals and values. The School Business Manager will coach and support colleagues in their team to be the best they can be. You will also be responsible for shaping and delivering the outward-facing function for the school, including communication, marketing, promotion and events. If you are an outstanding leader, with a track record for proven successful leadership and management in a school, or in a relevant field outside education, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity
Ideal candidates will be able to:
Align to the Gildredge House vision, mission and values.
Have a track record for successful leadership and management experience In a school, or In a relevant field outside education.
Be committed to working in partnership with colleagues, Governors, parents, and the community to deliver excellence.
Be able to organise, lead and motivate staff and to challenge any underperformance.
Act with integrity and build effective, trusting relationships with colleagues and students.
Be able to contribute meaningfully to the school's strategic development.
Possess the technical and behavioural traits to support the leadership of a highly effective school.
Be an outstanding leader.
Be able to coach and lead others in a solution-focussed approach.
Be able to use IT systems, including the website, databases, publishing and Microsoft Office products.
Possess effective communication skills, both verbal and written, in order to maintain accurate records and documentation and provide written reports as requested.
The successful candidate will have proven success In driving standards and be committed to the pursuit of excellence.
What the school offers its staff
Gildredge House offers:
- continuity of education for boys and girls aged 4+
- an expectation of high academic standards
- strong discipline
- excellent pastoral care
- a range of extra-curricular activities
- parent and community involvement
As an employee of the school, you would benefit from:
- A two-week break in the Autumn Term, allowing for holidays to be taken out of peak season
- A supportive induction programme for new staff to the school.
- Investment into your career development through appropriate, regular CPD.
- Support and mentoring by a strong Senior Leadership Team and other experienced leaders.
- Access to a full employee assistance programme, in support of wellbeing
- Complimentary tea and coffee in our staffroom
- On-site parking
Commitment to safeguarding
Gildredge House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment with the school are subject to pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List check and a Declaration that they are not a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2006.
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About Gildredge House
- School type
- Free School, ages 4 to 16
- Education phase
- Through
- School size
- 1182 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Gildredge House website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- careers@gildredgehouse.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01323400650
Gildredge House is an all-through 4-19 Free School, established in 2013.
Arranging a visit to Gildredge House
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email careers@gildredgehouse.org.uk.
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