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Job Description
We are seeking to appoint from October, an enthusiastic and self-motivated School Business Manager to play a key role in the leadership and administration of our happy and successful school.This is a part time role with 23 hours per week.
Successful candidates will have:
A suitable qualification in School Business Management/ Accountancy or be prepared to complete accreditation;
Experience of working as a Business Manager in a school setting;
Leadership and management experience of areas including finance,personnel and health and safety;
Experience of premises and facilities management;
Excellent communication skills and the ability to present both written and verbal information to the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and Governors;
The ability to effectively manage, report and record the school's finances;
The ability to use existing resources to overcome challenges and create new and effective solutions;
A genuine desire to be immersed fully in the life of our school and to work as part of our forward-thinking team of professionals.
What we can offer you:
A friendly and supportive team working together with other schools for the best outcomes for everyone;
An additional opportunity of working across Robus Multi Academy Trust (co-ordinating budgets,finances, and audits) could be available to a candidate with the necessary skills and experience to take on this role. This would add a further 7 hoursper week, to the position and enhanced remuneration.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification with full details to fulfil theposition.
Visits to the school are welcomed. To arrange an appointment,please contact us at admin@kingston.essex.sch.uk -Government guidelines will be followed re social distancing.
Information about the School
Candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the School to experience our values and ethos in action.
Kingston Primary School is located in Thundersley, Essex and together with the other local schools of Montgomerie Primary, Thundersley Primary and Woodham Ley Primary form the Robus Multi Academy Trust. These schools are committed to sharing ideas, expertise and their unique experiences so that our children and staff are able to learn, develop and grow together. Leaders from each School meet regularly for the purpose of driving school improvement and sharing best practice. We believe that this outstanding partnership produces a positive impact that enables us to develop our staff, build capacity, secure the best financial value for each of our academies and support greater pupil attainment and opportunity.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All appointments will involve appropriate checks and clearance including references and online checks.
Kingston Primary prides itself in providing an innovative and nurturing education for all of our pupils.
We cater for 210 pupils between four and eleven and are situated in a pleasant area of Thundersley, within extensive playgrounds and playing fields. The Kingston motto is: Aim high, Be courageous, Consider and respect others.
We are the primary lead school in the Benfleet Teaching School Alliance and part of the Robus Multi Academy Trust.