School Business Manager

At the brand new Lower Farm Academy, Nuneaton

NJC SCP 28 £25,463 to SCP 39 £35,229 per annum, pro rata (Pay Award Pending), Actual Salary: £22,074- £30,540 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Working weeks: Term time plus 2 weeks (40 weeks)

Overview

Do you want the opportunity to be part of a unique team and set-up a brand new academy? Are you passionate that all children deserve the very best learning opportunities and want to build a brighter future for our pupils and our wider family? If so, we would love to hear from you!

At Lower Farm Academy, we are looking for an excellent School Business Manager to promote the highest standards for business within the administrative functioning of the Academy and strategically ensure the most effective use of resources is achieved in support of the Academy’s learning objectives. We are looking for an individual who is up for a challenge and has experience in providing exceptional standards in these areas. There will be massive opportunities to develop and shape an outstanding provision as the school grows to a Two Form entry school with a 26 place nursery over the coming years.

About us

Lower Farm Academy is a new primary academy in Nuneaton and is part of REAch2 Academy Trust. We will be a school which cultivates strong cultural, social and moral values in line with the REAch2 touchstones so that the school is at the heart of the new community it serves. We will offer an exciting and innovative curriculum with a wide range of unique learning experiences. A talented and well-qualified workforce will engage all learners and stakeholders to ensure the academy maintains the highest standards across everything it does. High aspirations and expectations will encompass the life of the school and establish it at the heart of the community it serves.

The academy is now looking to appoint permanent staff to inspire our community and be an integral part of the unique opportunity to build and grow the school from its infancy. There is no doubt that setting up the academy from the very start will take vision, dedication and hard-work, but being part of this exciting and rare journey will be very rewarding to help shape the academy over the next few years.

About the role

At Lower Farm, we pride ourselves on the high expectations we place on the academic achievements and behaviour of all children, as well as the diverse, engaging and creative curriculum which underpins all that we do.  Lower Farm is an inclusive setting, valuing all children’s achievements, ensuring that each child is given every opportunity to meet their full potential.  There is no doubt that Lower Farm will be an exciting place to be – for children, staff, parents and the local community!

As a School Business Manager, you will need to operate, maintain and develop the administrative and financial procedures and systems of the Academy in co-operation with the other members of the Senior Management Team and Governors. You will also be a key factor in establishing the academy in our community and developing strong links with good communication channels with our families as we grow.

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for an excellent School Business Manager who can help shape the provision and grow the school over the coming years. You will be part of a unique journey to help create a state of the art school at the heart of the community as well as being part of the largest primary only Multi-Academy Trust in the country.

The successful candidate will have:

• The motivation to achieve the very best for the children in our care and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
• Excellent inter-personal skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a good sense of humour
• Good organisational skills.

In return we can offer:

• A firm commitment to you and your professional development.
• Friendly, supportive, enthusiastic and hardworking colleagues, staff and Governors.
• A growing learning community.
• Encouragement to develop new ideas and the opportunity to make a real difference.
• Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s Senior Leadership Team.
• Fantastic trust-wide CPD opportunities
• Vast opportunities for career progression

How to apply

We hope you will take the time to find out more about our new academy and experience our warm welcome. For further information about the role, or to arrange an informal discussion, please telephone 01283 246 433.

Short-listed candidates will be invited to an interview day on Wednesday 1^st May 2019.

Lower Farm Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

In applying for this post you are required to submit:

• A completed REAch2 Academy Trust Application form which contains the Person Specification form; and
• A supporting letter of application; not to exceed two sides of A4. The person specification contains the criteria that the selection panel will use in the selection process. In addition, the panel will place considerable emphasis on your supporting letter, which should not exceed two sides of A4. When completing the application please follow these guidelines:
• You may choose to provide your details by hand or use a computer, but please complete all sections in black ink.
• Please submit the application form (containing the Person Specification Form) with your supporting letter. Do not submit a CV instead of an application form.
• When e-mailing your application, please ensure it is marked ‘Confidential’.

Lower Farm Academy has a rigorous Child Protection policy and is committed to the welfare of every child. Consequently, all short listed candidates will be asked for two references before interview and these could be followed up with a verbal discussion with your referee. If successful, your enhanced DBS check will be carried out irrespective of any previous checks and a Disqualification Declaration form will also be required.

Candidates will be expected to self-disclose information to us should there be any current or historical convictions, hearings or allegations. If you would like any further information to assist you in your application, please do not hesitate to get in contact.