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  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    14 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    30 September 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

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Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours per week, term time and INSET days plus 3 weeks during school holidays

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£36,287 to £46,212

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic business manager to join a highly motivated team in our excellent school. We are seeking a professional with high expectations and a happy disposition.

This role will provide overall strategic leadership and management for all aspects for finance, community usage, administration and operations support in the academy.

We are looking to appoint a business manager who will:

  • Have a visible presence in the school

  • Support the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning and decision making, leading staff training, task groups and attending Governing Body meetings
  • Be responsible for all aspects of finance, administration and operations support
  • Contribute to the achievement of the educational vision for the academy
  • Work with our partners in Catalyst Academies Trust to develop high quality systems and services
  • Have a strong empathy with and interest in education

What the school offers its staff

As part of Catalyst Academies Trust we offer a strong support network, access to the Catalyst Perks reward platform and retention bonuses for all staff.

Somers Heath offers a modern building with plenty of space and a strong team across the school.

Commitment to safeguarding

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances. Full DBS disclosure is required.

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About Somers Heath Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
460 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Phone number
01708853397

We are proud of our children and our facilities and confident that you will want to work here.

This is an exciting time to join our school. Over the past few years Somers Heath has expanded to provide two classes across all years, joined Catalyst Academies Trust and appointed a new Headteacher. In December 2021, we received a 'Good' Ofsted Inspection rating. (Previously, also 'Good' in February 2016.) We hope you would like to be part of our aim to provide outstanding education for all children.

Somers Heath is situated close to the M25 and A13 road links, near the Dartford Crossing and Lakeside Shopping Centre.

Visits to the school are both positively encouraged and warmly welcomed. Also, you are very welcome to have an informal, confidential discussion with Martin Curtis, our Headteacher about this vacancy. Please contact Paul Smith, our School Business Manager, on 01708 853397 or paul.smith@catrust.org.uk to arrange these. We are proud of our children and our facilities and confident that you will want to work here.

Arranging a visit to Somers Heath Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin.shps@catrust.org.uk.

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