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School Business Manager position in London W9

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School Business Manager position in London W9

Salary: £47,568
Scale: Band 4, Level 1
Hours: Full time – 36 hours a week – all year round
Responsible to: Headteacher and Governing Body
Responsible for: School Office, Finance, Administration and Site Staff

Are you ready for the next step in your career?

We are looking for a talented and suitably qualified professional to join our team in supporting the school achieve its strategic plan. As the leading support staff professional, you will work closely with the headteacher, her leadership team and Governing Body in meeting the educational aims of Essendine Primary School. This post would suit an experienced Senior Administrator who is ready to take on more responsibility.

The successful candidate will:

- hold a School Business Manager qualification
- have sound financial knowledge and understanding
- successful management experience
- be a model professional

In return we can offer you:

- the opportunity to be part of a progressive and forward thinking school
- dedicated staff and a supportive Governing Body

Essendine Primary school is a culturally rich community in North Westminster, set within attractive grounds close to Maida Vale tube station and the A40. We are a popular and forward thinking school with strong parental engagement.

You can find job description & person specification and application form directly from our website: https://www.essendineprimary.co.uk/vacancies

Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged by arrangement through Lisa Farrow, Headteacher. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Closing date – Sunday 15th November 2020
Shortlisting – Monday 16th November 2020
Interviews – week beginning 23rd November 2020

Essendine Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS is required for the successful applicant.