Our school is at the heart of its community located on the south edge of Coventry in an economically disadvantaged area. Our two-form entry primary school, with a 68 place nursery, prides itself in the work we do to support our spirited community. We are a committed and diverse group of teachers and support staff, unified in our approach to ensuring that our pupils become the best they can be. We do this with the belief that all pupils, can achieve excellent outcomes when surrounded and supported by skilled teachers with high expectations.The school has a culture of developing and rewarding potential through continuing professional development. We have the highest expectation of all of our staff and pupils, with a strong commitment to promoting their well-being. Our curriculum is strongly rooted in the needs of our pupils and our value-led education with pupil involvement, enjoyment and achievement at its heart.Our Values‘As individuals we are unique. Together we build a community’Learning in primary school can transform a child's life and we aim to make the difference for our children.Every person in our school strongly promotes the values of kindness, honesty, respect, responsibility and growth. These values are encompassed by the value we place on community; belonging to and contributing to the school and wider community.What is the job role?The Headteacher and Governors are looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic and forward-thinking professional to join our senior leadership team as the School’s Business Manager.This is a key leadership role in our exciting and innovative primary school and you will need to have a proven track record working as a school business manager and leading a number of school teams. Key Duties include:A strategic leadership role as a member of the School’s senior leadership teamResponsibility for the School’s finances Oversee management of the premises Lead on Health and SafetyLead HR practice and policyIn addition, you will lead a team of non-teaching support staff, acting as the Line Manager for the Office Manager, the School’s Site Services Manager and Senior Lunchtime Supervisor.You will work 37 hours per week, but start and finish times can be negotiated. The post is term-time only plus 5 Teacher Days and a further 3 weeks during school closure periods. This is likely to be at the start and end of the summer holidays, and one further week to be negotiated.We can offer you:Delightful children who are eager to learnA collaborative, supportive and caring team that puts the children at the centre of all that they doA commitment to staff welfare and work-life balanceA strong culture of professional development to support staff to achieve highly and enjoy a successful careerThe opportunity to be part of an aspirational schoolThe option to work flexibly, including some working from home if this suits the needs of the school.Who are we looking for?We are looking for someone who:Is a strategic thinker, who leads by example – setting high standards for themselves and othersIs truly passionate about making a difference to the life chances of our childrenHas a strong and successful educational background working at Leadership levelWorks on their own initiative and is calm in a busy working environmentIs appropriately qualified in School Business Management, administration, management, finance or HRCan demonstrate an ongoing commitment to their professional developmentHas a comprehensive understanding of IT systemsHas a deep understanding of customer service and sees parents as partners in educationWants to affect changeIf you have experience of leadership or management in an education setting and wish to embrace a new and exciting challenge, we would love to hear from you.We strongly recommend you visit us to see if we are a good match for your ambitions. This can be arranged by emailing: lsmedmore@willenhallprimary.orgInterview date 19 May 2025.Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.
