What skills and experience we're looking forTo manage the day-to-day administrative functions of the school, including line m.....
What skills and experience we're looking for
To manage the day-to-day administrative functions of the school, including line management of administrative staff, to support the smooth running of the school. The School Business Manager is responsible for providing professional leadership and management of school support staff in partnership with teaching staff, to enhance their effectiveness in order to achieve improved standards of learning and achievement in the school.
To adhere to financial regulations, health and safety, data protection and other legislation relevant to duties.
The School Business Manager promotes the highest standards of business ethos within the administrative function of the school and provides a link between the DDAT Central Operations and Finance Teams and the school, ensuring the most effective use of resources in support of the school’s learning objectives.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• enthusiastic and polite children;
• a welcoming and friendly working environment;
• a supportive senior leadership team, committed to your success;
• dedicated and friendly staff, committed to school improvement;
• ongoing high quality professional development opportunities.
DDAT can offer:
• Comprehensive support from the DDAT finance, HR and operational teams;
• CPD opportunities in areas including: finance, governance, HR, health and safety, premises management, school effectiveness etc.;
• Career progression possibilities as the Trust expands further.
Further details about the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a School Business Manager to work at a senior level working at Bolsover Church of England Junior School. As a proud Church of England school, our village school has strong links to our local church and community. We are a proud member of the Derby Diocesan Multi Academy Trust (DDAT) and benefit from a wide range of opportunities, including partnership working, school improvement and CPD.
This is a key role for the right candidate to lead on all aspects of school business which requires close working with the Headteacher, Local Academy Committee and DDAT Central Team. The role includes line management responsibility of all support staff (MSAs, Admin staff, Cleaners, Site Supervisory staff across both schools). Also Involvement in Trust-wide initiatives and activities in Derby and Derbyshire.
The successful candidate will have relevant experience in a similar role within the education sector, is ambitious, and ready for a new and exciting challenge.
Please refer to the enclosed Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.
DDAT welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.
DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, completion of a probationary period, pre-employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
To apply please submit completed applications forms to hr@ddat.org.uk by the closing date.
We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms.
Closing Date: Sunday 10th November 2024
Provisional shortlisting date: Friday 15th November 2024
Provisional Interview Date: Wednesday 20th November 2024
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.
