ACHIEVE AND LEARN TRUST
REDDISH VALE HIGH SCHOOL
Reddish Vale Road
Reddish
Stockport
SK5 7HD
Phone: 0161 477 3544
Email: e.illingworth@reddish.stockport.sch.uk
Website: https://www.reddish.stockport.sch.uk
SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER - START DATE: As soon as possible
NJC Band 10 Points 37-39 (Actual Salary £43,286-£45,120)
36.25 hours per week (08:00 16:00), Term time, plus 4 weeks (42 weeks)
We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated and proactive School Business Manager to join our team. This role plays a crucial role in supporting the Headteacher with managing the business operations of the school, which includes HR, administration, catering, and site management.
Reddish Vale High School is part of the Achieve and Learn Trust. At Reddish Vale High School, committed staff provide a positive and nurturing environment that inspires a passion for learning, so that every pupil progresses and thrives.
Your role:
1. Ensure that all business functions are streamlined to support the school in delivering excellent education.
2. Provide overall leadership for all business-related aspects of the school, ensuring that the school operates in a financially and operationally sustainable way.
3. Support with all HR activities, including staff recruitment, contracts, and staff wellbeing.
4. Be responsible for the school’s premises management and ensure compliance with health & safety standards.
5. Collaborate with the Trust’s central finance and operations teams to implement effective business strategies.
Our ideal candidate will:
1. Have a School Business Manager qualification or evidence of 2-3 years’ senior experience in a complex organisation.
2. Experience of managing staff to a high level; a HR qualification would be an advantage.
3. Be self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
4. Thrive on managing a varied workload using excellent organisational skills.
5. Have strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
6. Have an understanding of financial budgets and cost management processes.
7. Be a strategic thinker who can balance operational demands with long-term goals.
In return, we provide a happy place to work and learn. Our staff pride themselves on respectful relationships with students and each other and are committed to the best welfare and interests of all. We have a strong supportive ethos, working hard so that every student can become the best version of themselves.
If you would like to apply to be part of our school at this exciting time, please visit the ‘Job Vacancies’ page on our school website where you will find an application form and more information about our school.
Please send your completed application form to cfo@achieveandlearntrust.com
Closing Date - Monday 10 February 2025 at 12:00
Interview Date - Week Commencing Monday 10 February 2025
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