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School Business Manager required for White Hall Academy
Term-time and during school holiday, 36 Hours per week Monday to Friday
Grade: Band 5 to Band 6 pt. 43 pro-rata (depending on relevant experience and qualifications)
Required from February 2018 or as soon as possible thereafter.
White Hall Academy is a large primary school and nursery in Clacton-on-Sea with over 800 pupils on roll. It is a member of a small, highly effective Academy Trust, called the Learning Pathways Trust (LPAT).
White Hall Academy Governors are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Business Manager to be part of our dedicated administrative team. The successful applicant, under the direction of the Head Teacher and liaison with the LPAT Business Manager, will take delegated responsibility for the finance function within the school.
The role will suit someone with solid proven financial skills, and previous experience of working in a finance role within a primary school would be desirable. As the Business Manager, you will take responsibility for all financial and accounting matters within the school, ensuring the effective management and development of the schools' financial resources, whilst underpinning this with robust financial management and reporting.
The role also takes responsibility of leading and advising the Leadership Group on matters relating to finances, estates and Health and Safety. To attend all main Governing Body meetings, assisting the Chair, as well as being responsible for the payroll for the school and the administration of the system.
Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification for the full list of responsibilities.
Closing date for applications: Monday 18th December 2017
Interviews will be held on: Friday 12th January 2018
The school is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school follows safe recruitment practices to protect children. Successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the DBS via the school.
Please note that the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009 apply to this position and therefore you are required to complete the "disqualification by association" declaration form. Should you be successful in your application for this post, your appointment cannot be progressed without this declaration.
Information about the School
White Hall Academy is a large primary school at the heart of the local community. It is part of the Learning Pathways Academy Trust, which has partnership at the heart of its ethos. We are rated 'Good' by Ofsted and are now working towards 'Outstanding'. To help us achieve this we need exceptional staff.