What skills and experience we're looking forThe Trust is seeking to appoint a talented individual who will bring expertise th.....
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Trust is seeking to appoint a talented individual who will bring expertise that will enhance the Trust’s workforce. We are keen to receive applications from dynamic, gracious disruptors that are positive, solution focussed and have strong communication, interpersonal skills and can provide an excellent customer service experience to all.
This is an essential position within the team at Pennyman Primary Academy. With a robust leadership structure both within the academy and across our trust, we are well-equipped to embrace the opportunities and tackle the challenges facing the education sector, particularly within SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) education.
To continue meeting the diverse needs of our pupils, we are looking to appoint a skilled and dedicated Academy Business Manager. This role requires someone who thrives on tackling challenges, finds interest in the complexities of academy operations, and is committed to developing effective, forward-thinking solutions. You will oversee risk management, fine-tune operational strategies, and ensure that we are always responsive to the evolving demands of the sector.
We are seeking a proactive leader who enjoys empowering the team and contributing to the broader school community. You will be driven to achieve personal and professional growth, while also guiding the team towards continuous improvement. Your work will be pivotal in enhancing the services we provide, ensuring that we deliver outstanding results for our children, their families, staff, and other key stakeholders.
With over 300 children at Pennyman Primary Academy, many of whom have additional needs, you will have the opportunity to see the tangible impact of your work every day. The positive, transformative influence you will have on our academy community offers a unique sense of job satisfaction.
If you are looking for a role in a nurturing, inclusive environment that places a high value on pupil outcomes and staff wellbeing, Pennyman Primary Academy could be the ideal place for you.
The Trust and the academy are proud of the family atmosphere that is engendered throughout the organisation. We have the highest expectations of everyone in our trust community to promote inclusion and equality of opportunity as well as social awareness, understanding and ensuring we all contribute to transforming children’s life chances. The role will require the post holder to liaise directly with a range of stakeholders internally and externally including CEO, Directors, Trust Improvement Team, Headteachers, Deputy Headteachers, Trustees, Local authorities, Department for Education (DfE), Ofsted and Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) as required.
We have a strong team ethos, working collaboratively to improve outcomes for our children. We are offering a varied and rewarding role, in a busy working environment, with access to excellent continuous professional development, as part of a highly functioning team. With the Director of Finance, Resources and Operations, Senior Academy Business Managers across the Trust academies work closely together, offering support and the development of effective practice through regular communication and network meetings.
This role is intended to seek a candidate that is an outstanding business leader that has specific expertise in finance. If interested in the additional responsibilities of DCFO we would be looking for the above skillset set alongside someone who has expertise linked to commerce, start-ups and non-government funded grants, to contribute towards the growth of the Trust’s traded arm of PLACE. We will welcome applications from individuals that are outstanding business leaders, will add value and has a commitment to developing their financial skills in the future[1] and are a committed to their learning
[1] For the right candidate, the Trust may appoint as a Senior Academy Business Manager only on the SCP 32 to 34 and offer the deputy CFO functions internally with a career progression pathway and additional financial reward.
What the school offers its staff
• A workplace where all staff are valued and treated with respect as outlined within the Trust’s Diamond Standards
• A passionate, enthusiastic and supportive Leadership Team
• A listening and learning organisation where all staff are encouraged to be curious and share ideas for the Trust/academies/team to improve
• Hard working, committed and dedicated staff who strive to gain the best outcomes for all children across the Trust’s academies
• Dedicated approach to children’s learning to encourage them all to be the best they can be
• Career enhancement opportunities within areas of interest as well as supporting ongoing professional development and training specific to job role
• Dedicated line manager to discuss work streams and capacity
• Free access to the Trust’s Wellbeing offer, which includes counselling, access to GP, Mindfulness and so much more.
• Free parking
• Enrolment into the local government pension scheme
• All support contracts are employed on National Joint Council (NJC) for local government services (also known as Green book)
• Benefits of the Trust’s Staff Charter which can be found at TVED Staff Charter.
Further details about the role
About the role we are looking to appoint:
Although the role of Senior Academy Business Manager, will be primarily based at Pennyman Primary Academy, that was judged by Ofsted as good in February 2023, the role has the exciting opportunity for additional responsibilities for the right candidate- Deputy Chief Finance Officer (DCFO). Regardless of position the role will involve working with senior leaders across the academy and Trust.
The role requires the candidate to work at central Trust at least one/two day a week on Trust wide projects e.g. financial management, procurement, safeguarding, Health and Safety, GDPR, HR and policy and procedure development work. During academy holidays, to support with business continuity, SABMs are required to work at central Trust.
Attached as appendix one, is an overview of Pennyman Primary Academy and PLACE.
To continue our drive for excellence, the successful candidate will have significant and proven impact in business management, as well as being enthusiastic, with a strong commitment to teamwork. The role will be required to support the Headteacher to lead the business aspects of running the academy, as well as supporting the Director of Finance, Resources and Operations as part of the role’s deputy CFO and Trust wide responsibilities.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
