School Business Manager - Permanent for September 2022

Due to the internal promotion of our current school business manager, Lawley Village Primary Academy is looking to appoint an exceptional and entrepreneurial individual to join our team and lead the business management at Lawley Village Academy.  Key responsibilities of this role will include the leadership of Finance, HR, Premises, ICT and Administration.  The post holder will sit on the school’s senior leadership team under the direction of the Headteacher. The post will commence on 1st September 2022.

Our school has been open since September 2015 and is now a full and thriving community. It is a very exciting time to be a part of our school, with many opportunities to develop your career both within our school and within the wider family of schools in the trust. You will be joining the REAch2 Academy Trust, a national family of primary academies committed to raising standards and achieving excellence for all pupils, whatever their background or circumstance.  The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike.

We invite candidates from a range of professional backgrounds, who can demonstrate the ability to operate strategically, communicate effectively and who will share our passion for education.

You will need to have experience in leading and motivating teams and a strong understanding of business. The successful candidate will be:

• A strategic thinker
• Experienced at school business, finance and resources management
• Skilled at managing systems and people
• Able to think creatively and problem-solve
• Innovative in using new technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Excited by the prospect of this role and the continual development of systems in our new setting.

We offer:

• A competitive salary
• The chance to network with outstanding school leaders 
• CPD

Closing Date: Wednesday 25th May
Shortlisting Date: Thursday 26th May (PM)
Interview Date: w/c 6th June

Please contact the school for the application pack and to arrange a visit.

office@lawleyvillageacademy.co.uk
 

Application Form:

Please return your completed application form to Mrs Laura Hopley, Headteacher on office@lawleyvillageacademy.co.uk 

Additional Information

Lawley Village Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to an enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory written references.