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School Business Manager

Full-time equivalent salary:

£26,837 - £28430 per annum (£51,098 - £54,131 (full time equivalent)

Pay scale: PO5)

20 Hours a week

Term Time only (39 Weeks + an additional 4 weeks during school holidays/INSET days)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new School Business Manager (SBM) at Griffin Primary School.

The new SBM 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.

They will advise on and implement the day-to-day support that enables the school to operate effectively and efficiently, and that allows other members of the leadership team to focus on teaching and learning.

The new SBM will work part-time (20 hours per week) during term-time, as well as an additional 4 weeks during school holidays/INSET days.

The new SBM will be:

•    committed to promoting the ethos and values of the school and getting the best outcomes for all pupils

•    committed to acting with integrity, honesty, loyalty and fairness to safeguard the assets, financial probity and reputation of the school

•    have the ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively

•    committed to maintaining confidentiality at all times

•    committed to safeguarding and equality

•    able to embrace change well

•    able to deal with difficult situations effectively

In return, we can offer:

•    The opportunity to work as part of a team that is committed to ensuring the best possible start for all children

•    Enthusiastic children with a love of learning, and their school community

•    A committed staff and Trust

•    Opportunities for professional development to ensure your success

•    A parent community that is supportive of the school and its aims

Letters of application must detail how your knowledge, skills and experience, or any other factors, relate to the criteria listed on the person specification and job description.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. 

Completed application should be returned to the school by email to admin@griffinprimary.org

Closing Date: 28 February 2024 (at noon)

Interview Date: 06 March 2024

Griffin Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and behave in a way which reflects this. 

Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory safeguarding pre-employment checks including a Barred List check, Disclosure and Barring Service check and references. 

Please note, it is a criminal offence to apply for this post of employment if you are barred from working with children and young people.

Please note that we do not accept CVs

Griffin Primary School, 

Stewarts Road, London, 

SW8 4JB

Tel: 020 7622 5087 

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils