Job Description

32 Hours per week, which can be organised flexibly with a minimum of 4 days a week - 39 weeks a year, plus 4 weeks working outside of term times on an annualised basis.
Grade 9-10 based on experience

Our friendly school is looking to appoint an exceptional School Business Manager to join our senior leadership team. Our School Business Manager will advise on and implement the day to day support that enables our school to operate effectively and efficiently, allowing other members of the leadership team to focus on teaching and learning. They will be responsible for managing the strategy and operation of the business functions of our school, including financial management, health and safety, human resources, compliance and administration.

We are a two form entry primary school which was graded as Good by Ofsted in March 2022. The school has the children and their needs at the very heart of all of our decisions. We have a created a learning environment in which individuals can excel. Our facilities include a dedicated music studio, refurbished library, woodland area and many other creative spaces.

We are looking for someone who has the skills and enthusiasm to help us in continuing to develop the school and its curriculum for our pupils.

Have you got:

Drive and ambition to make a difference to the lives of young people?
Good communication skills to engage with all stakeholders?
Ability to think strategically and support the school in long term planning?
The capability to deal with a fast paced environment where anything can happen?
The ability to line manage your own team?
The skills to set, manage and stretch our budgets to meet the needs of the school!

We can offer you:

Strong admin and premises team to support with carrying out all tasks.
A committed team of staff who are highly supportive of each other.
The opportunity to continue with your own professional development.
Your own office.
Access to Schools Advisory Service, Well Being package with access to medical support.

West Sussex County Council can offer:

• Pension scheme
• Advisors that can support you in your role
• Access to Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme

We would be delighted to hear from you if you think that you would be a suitable candidate for the post. Our Headteacher Miss Amie Bowers will be available to meet with potential candidates on Thursday 31st August. Please email Mrs Rosemary Cornish, one of our Governors if you would like to book a time for a visit on this day, or if you have any other queries rcornish@georgiangardens.co.uk.

Closing Date: Friday 8th September
Interviews Date: Week beginning 18th September

Please send completed application forms to, School Secretary Emma Smith: esmith@georgiangardens.co.uk

Georgian Gardens CP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. This post is subject to rigorous employment checks, including references, qualifications, health and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Georgian Gardens CP School is committed to equal opportunities, we welcome applications regardless of ability, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religion.

Posted Date: 19 July 2023
Closing Date: 8 September 2023
Interview Date: Week Beginning 18/09/2023

Georgian Gardens Community Primary School