School Business Manger

Cleves is a friendly, community focused and inclusive school in Weybridge, which prides itself on offering a culture of high expectations and a guarantee to provide pupils with opportunities that help them to reach their full potential.

Recently judged ‘outstanding’ by OFSTED, Cleves was described as having, “excellent staff pupil relationships that make lessons a positive, calm and purposeful learning environment”. Cleves School is a six-form entry junior school with recent accreditation for the Inclusion Quality Mark and the Wellbeing Award.

We have a rewarding and exciting opportunity for a School Business Manager to join our supportive and positive team. This role is truly varied and interesting and would suit someone who is self-motivated and enthusiastic about giving children the best possible experience of education.

Salary: Surrey Pay 11 - £52047 - £57125 per annum – though the Trust will consider S12 for a highly skilled and experienced candidate.

Hours: 36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. This is a school based post and working from home is not appropriate.

Start date: ASAP but will wait for the right candidate

What we are looking for:

An individual that is:

• Demonstrates high standards and expectations of themselves.

• Positive, flexible approach and strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to stay calm under challenging circumstances.

• Ability to find creative solutions to the operational challenges of the school.

The SBM will:

• Be responsible for the strategic and operational aspects of the business functions of the school, which include finance, procurement, health and safety, human resources and infrastructure
• Advise on and implement the day to day support that enables the school to operate efficiently and effectively, allowing other members of the leadership team to focus on teaching and learning
• Manage the school’s financial processes and the setting of budgets
• Liaise with external contractors
• Line manage office and finance staff
• Support the headteacher in briefing and preparing information for the school’s trustees
• Oversee a smooth annual audit.

What we can offer you:

• A friendly, welcoming staff, with low staff turnover, that works collaboratively to provide the best possible experiences for children whilst working collaboratively as a team.

• An outstanding, well-resourced school with excellent facilities

• High quality training and professional development pathways, as well as external support and established links and partnerships.

• Benefit system, which includes access to 24/7 GP, 20% discount on gym membership as well as other discounts and a range of professional advice.

• Free after school and breakfast club for staff with children at Cleves.

• Staff wellbeing considered a priority, which includes free tea, coffee, biscuits and fruit.

• Access to EV charger in the car park.

If you are interested, please contact us at the school office. We would also be happy to arrange a visit of the school. 

Closing date: Monday 6th January 2025. Interviews to be held w/c 13th January 2025.

Safeguarding Statement

Cleves is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be made subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service approval ('DBS') as part of our rigorous approach to safeguarding our children.