School Business Manager

Following the retirement of our current School Business Manager, an opportunity has arisen for a suitably experienced leader to join our leadership team from March 2025.

The successful applicant will be a highly experienced, strategic, and customer-focused School Business Manager who will play a key role in the strategic development of Buxton Community School. This pivotal role involves leading a range of business services while collaborating closely with the Trust’s central team to ensure the delivery of value-added support in a timely and professional manner.

Grade: Derbyshire Pay Scale 13 - Range Point 32

Salary: £46,363

Hours: 37 per week, 52 weeks per annum

As the School Business Manager, you will:

• Oversee finance, compliance and business operations within the school, ensuring efficient resource management and strategic alignment.

• Lead and develop teams, making a tangible impact on the lives of young people by enhancing the support functions across the school.

• Play a crucial role in strategic planning, decision-making, and professional relationship management, influencing at senior leadership, governing body, and board levels.

We are looking for someone with extensive experience in managing finance and business support within schools or similarly complex environments. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to manage resources effectively and contribute to strategic development.

As a School Business Manager in an Embark School you will benefit from the support given by the Trust Central team. You will have the opportunity to join the regular SBM Hub meetings and also benefit from the wide range of training and professional development available to all staff in the Embark family of schools.

The successful candidate will be:

·        A hard-working team member

·        Inspirational and motivate children and staff through their high expectations

·        Committed to a creative approach to learning

Our school can offer you:

·        A role which is varied and rewarding

·        An enthusiastic, hardworking staff team

·        A happy, caring atmosphere to work in

·        A commitment to your continuing professional development

Our staff benefits include:

·        Local Government Pension scheme

·        Employee Assistance Programme

·        Wellbeing Platform

·        Cycle to Work Scheme and much more

Applicants should download the application form and send the completed form along

with a covering letter of application addressed to Mrs Samantha Jones, Headteacher and send it via email to recruitment@buxton.derbyshire.sch.uk.

Closing date for applications is Monday 6th January 2025 at 09.00am

Interviews will take place during January with a start date planned for March 2025

If you are short-listed for interview, you will be contacted in advance to discuss arrangements for the interview. Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted prior to the interview day, your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Buxton Community School is committed to safeguarding and the process of safer recruitment. As a result, this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and all shortlisted candidates will be expected to prove their identity at interview. The successful candidate will be expected to show original copies of qualifications and further proof of their identity.