School Business Manager

Permanent Full Time School Business Manager 

Salary BS10 - £33,945 – £34,834 FTE term time plus two weeks.

The governors of Eaglesfield Paddle CE Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, outstanding School Business Manager to help lead our outstanding school.  

•    Can you contribute to our vision and Christian ethos to keep our school outstanding?
•    Have you got the skills to empower, challenge and motivate staff to “be the best they can be” to drive improvement across our school?
•    Have you a proven record of financial management of an organisation of a similar complexity?
•    Can you focus on safeguarding as a core priority for our school?
•    Can you co-ordinate health and safety across the school to keep everyone safe?
•    Can you keep calm, and deal with difficult issues with a solution focussed approach?
•    Do you have the highest expectations and vision for our successful school?
•    Do you have the skills and passion to support the Headteacher in the day-to-day management of the school?
•    Can you interpret and use data to lead school improvement?
•    Would you be able to work closely with governors as clerk to support and advise them?
•    Can you contribute to our team and provide a safe, secure and inspiring learning environment to give our children an outstanding start to their learning journey?
•    Can you promote positive relationships with staff and support staff in their professional development?
•    Have you been involved in successful change management in a school?
•    Are you committed to involving parents, strong church links and the wider community in the life of the school?
•    Do you have the skills and drive to work on your own initiative?

At Paddle Academy we can offer:
•    children who are enthusiastic learners;
•    a welcoming and vibrant team, who strive to “be the best they can be”;
•    excellent indoor and outdoor facilities;
•    exceptional resources to support learning;
•    supportive parents and governors;
•    a wide range of opportunities for professional development.

Application Packs can be found on the school website 

Please complete the application form with your personal details.  Also, please provide a supporting letter stating your personal skills and experience as outlined in the person specification and job description.  Please note that the candidates are responsible for their own expenses associated with applying for the post.

Visits to school: Tuesday 24th September 2024 at 3.00pm
Closing date for applications: Monday 30th September 2024 at 12.00 noon 
Interviews: All Day Thursday 10th October 2024

Eaglesfield Paddle CE Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, DBS and, a Declaration that neither they nor anyone who lives in the same household is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.

Eaglesfield Paddle CE Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and references will be sought.