School Business Manager
Norman Gate School, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1JZ14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
22.04.2025 or earlier
Closing date
14 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
23 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours a week, 52 weeks a year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £39,382 - £43679
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are now seeking a experienced School Business Manager to join our Leadership and Management Team. This pivotal role is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils and the operational success of our school.
What we are looking for: We’re seeking a motivated and proactive leader who can bring:
- Proven experience in business, finance, administration, and resource management.
- Strong skills in setting, managing, and monitoring budgets effectively.
- Comprehensive knowledge of HR, safeguarding, and health and safety practices.
- Confidence and initiative in establishing and maintaining administrative systems in a busy school environment.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with staff, pupils, parents, and external agencies.
- A calm, positive, and professional conduct, especially under pressure, and a commitment to confidentiality.
- A track record of maximising resources and managing them efficiently.
- A forward-thinking approach, with a commitment to driving continual school improvement.
- Exceptional organisational and problem-solving skills.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
What the school offers its staff
Norman Gate School is a nurturing, inclusive and dedicated special school for pupils aged 3–11 with a range of needs, including moderate and severe learning difficulties, social and communication challenges. What We Offer
- A caring and supportive team of colleagues
- Opportunities for professional growth, as well as a focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
- Well-established financial and administrative systems to support your role.
- Caring, supportive, friendly, and committed colleagues who dedicated to making a difference and will welcome you to our team
- A staff team who are committed to giving pupils the very best learning experience
- Pupils who demonstrate inclusivity, curiosity, courage, and pride within their school community.
Further details about the role
We warmly invite you to visit the school to learn more about this exciting opportunity. To arrange a visit or to ask questions, please contact us:
- Email: adminoffice@normangate.hants.sch.uk
- Phone: 01264 232423
How to Apply
Applications can either be made through the Hampshire Online recruitment Hub: Education jobs Hampshire | Education and learning | Hampshire County Council
Or, completed Hampshire application forms, see attached, can be emailed to Stephanie.Jones@Normangate.hants.sch.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to s.jones@normangate.hants.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Norman Gate School
- School type
- Special school, ages 2 to 11
- School size
- 110 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Norman Gate School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- s.jones@normangate.hants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01264323423
Arranging a visit to Norman Gate School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.jones@normangate.hants.sch.uk.
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