School Business Manager: Term 6 June 2025
Whitfield Aspen School is seeking to appoint an experienced, highly motivated, proactive, and enthusiastic School Business Manager. They will be responsible for ensuring all financial and non-teaching aspects of the school operate efficiently and effectively. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team and responsible for an £8m budget, the School Business Manager will need to be a dynamic, creative, and flexible individual. They will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute significantly to the continuous improvement of the School’s services. At the same time, they will provide strategic support to the Headteacher and Governing Body on all aspects of school business management.
Whitfield Aspen School is based across two sites, with 630 pupils on roll and over 230 staff. A presence of working across both sites every week is expected.
Salary: KR10 £37,374 - £43,592 FTE (KSH TBC 2025-26), 37 hr/week, working 41 weeks per year, Monday – Friday.
Whitfield Aspen School values education, skills, and experience. Candidates are expected to possess a Level 4 Diploma in School Business Management (CSBM) and have experience in the following areas: managing strategic financial plans and budgets within an educational setting, financial analysis and reporting, funding, asset management, procurement, managing, and leading teams. Knowledge of BPS/SIMS/FMS 6/ParentPay is advantageous. Experience of working in a school is essential. The successful candidate will be required to sign up to the School’s core vision and values.
Candidates must be able to provide original examination certificates prior to the interview.
Potential applicants are invited to attend one of the following school tour dates:
1. Friday 7th February: 10:00 – 11:00 or 13:30 – 14:30 Richmond Way, CT16 3PW
2. Monday 10th February: 10:30 – 11:30 or 13:30 – 14:30 Mayfield Road, CT16 3LJ
3. Tuesday 11th February: 13:30 – 14:30 Mayfield Road, CT16 3LJ
4. Thursday 13th February: 10:00 – 11:00, Richmond Way, CT16 3PW
Further information about our school and a Job Description can be found on the school website www.whitfieldaspenschool.co.uk
Visits to the school can be arranged by contacting the school (01034 821526) or emailing Gemma Kingsland-Roberts gemma.kingsland-roberts@whitfield.kent.sch.uk
Please apply via Kent Teach. Job reference: KCC886-2471-180S
CVs will not be accepted.
Applications must be received by: Sunday 23rd February, 23:45 PM
Interviews will take place: Friday 7th March
Please note that as part of Keeping Children Safe in Education, all references are required to be obtained prior to interview. Shortlisted/successful candidates will be screened online for social media checks.
Contracts will be subject to satisfactory references, Section 128 and qualification checks, and pre-employment health screening. Our school and its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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