School Business Manager

We are seeking to appoint an experienced School Business Manager to join our strong Senior Leadership Team.

The role will suit someone who is able to effectively lead and manage colleagues and able to build positive relationships with both students and parents.  We are looking to recruit staff with the vision and determination to ensure all our students receive a first class education, and who will rise to the challenge of building on success and who are commitment to continuing professional development.

The School Business Manager manages a diverse range of activities including finance, human resources, procurement, information technology, estate management and health & safety. A key component of the role will be assisting the SLT and School achieve its strategic objective through planning, implementation and assessing.

KES is a ‘GOOD’ school with strong leadership and management and one with a strong supportive staff community. The school day lends itself to a good work/life balance with the teaching day ending at 14:10. The school offers an extensive support programme, a comprehensive tailored induction programme including mentor/buddy system, Initial Teacher Training support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) or for those seeking Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), a system of twilight training sessions, as well as excellent development opportunities.

Staff benefits include free car parking, on-site gymnasium and swimming pool as well as staff recognition schemes.

If you are currently considering a career move, we would very much like to hear from you. Please send a copy of your CV and covering letter to recruitment@kes.essex.sch.uk.

We also welcome and encourage telephone calls on 01702 560904 to register an interest or to find out more about the school and the role. If you wish to find out more about the school prior to interview, we would be delighted to welcome you to KES prior to the closing date, to offer you a tour and an opportunity to get a real sense of the school first hand.

To arrange a visit, please email your request to adminoffice@kes.essex.sch.uk and provide your availability, as well as a contact telephone number.

Early applications are welcome.

Closing date for applications is Midday on Thursday 09 May 2024

Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date.

The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.