School Business Manager

Join our amazing team – kind, ambitious, creative and dynamic with a focus on your well-being and professional development! 

At Grove Park, ‘outstanding’ is not a moment in time or an ‘end goal’ but is the result of living out our TREE values (Trust, Respect, Empathy and Enthusiasm) every day in all we do and say. There is something very special about our school; it is tangible and precious and rare. Please visit our website – our newsletters celebrate our busy and exciting days here – a reflection of a school community of which we are really proud. We would love for you to visit so that you can see this all for yourself! 

The School Business Manager plays a key role in overseeing the non-teaching aspects of school development, supporting the school in providing an exceptional learning environment and experience for our children and community. The role encompasses responsibility for the strategic development and operation for the business functions of our school. This includes financial resource management, ICT and information management, facility and property management, health and safety, human resources as well as statutory compliance. 

Mentoring, training and support will be offered to the successful candidates from the outset.  

What We Can Offer: 

• To be part of an outstanding school at the forefront of inspiring and exciting educational developments 
• Support from an experienced and supportive Headteacher, Leadership Team and Governing Board
• Regular training and continued professional development 
• Support and development through an effective appraisal system and regular feedback from monitoring 
• A great place to develop your career further in a kind, happy and professional environment  
• A focus on your well-being and professional development 
• A strong community ethos where the children are kept at the heart of all decision-making 
• Generous local government pension scheme. 
• Employee assistance programme

You will: 

• Have proven financial management or HR experience  
• Experienced in complex project planning and delivery  
• Evidence of leading and motivating teams  
• Ideally have a qualification in Finance, HR or Premises Management  
• Be inspiring, creative and a positive role model 
• Be professional, dedicated and hard working 
• Be kind, enthusiastic and self-motivated 

Safeguarding 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service). Further information can be found at: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service 

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. 

Closing date for applications: Monday 9th September 9:00am 

Shortlisting: Monday 9th September 

Interview Date: Monday 16th September  

Start date: 14th October (able to be flexible for the right candidate) 

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.  

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please email the office at info@grovepark.hounslow.sch.uk to make an appointment.