School Business Manager

Norfolk House is a highly successful co-educational, independent day school for pupils aged two to eleven, occupying two charming Victorian sites in Muswell Hill, north London.

The School prides itself on its strong sense of community and its commitment to ensuring that every pupil feels supported and valued. A maximum class size of 16 supports a personalised approach to learning, through which pupils flourish academically and as individuals. At the end of their time at Norfolk House, pupils achieve excellent results, allowing them to move onto a range of leading senior schools in London and beyond.

This is an exciting period for Norfolk House School, as the school is in the final year of a three-year development plan aimed at widening our community engagement and partnerships, developing a future-facing curriculum and becoming a leading prep school for developing pupil creativity.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly capable School Business Manager. The successful candidate is responsible for leading the school’s operations as they relate to finance, HR and compliance, as well as taking responsibility for the management of all office-based and administrative staff. They will ensure the school’s procedures and systems run with optimal efficiency, rigour and with the prioritisation of pupils’ safety and wellbeing above all else.

We are looking for a flexible and goal driven individual, who holds themselves and others to the highest standards, has a strong work ethic and a drive to further improve our school. You will be self-motivated, detail-oriented and strategic. With a strong focus on people management, this role provides you with a great deal of responsibility and autonomy. If you enjoy working hard and are motivated by seeing the results of your efforts, this position will both challenge and inspire you.

In return, we offer:

● the chance to work with the most engaged, enthusiastic and friendly pupils you are

ever likely to find

● the support and guidance of colleagues from the Bellevue Central Office team

● a warm and welcoming group of colleagues

● supportive parents, who are generous with their time and help

● a close-knit school community

● Direct support from, and regular check-ins with the Head Teacher

In short, you may just have found the perfect school for you!

Further information about Norfolk House can be found on the website at

www.norfolkhouseschool.org

Closing Date for applications: 2nd December 2024

Interview Date: 12th December 2024

Norfolk House School and its parent group, Bellevue Education, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)