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Reports to: Head of School

Start date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 11th October 2024

Salary: Range Band E/F, Point 24-33 (£36,287 to £46,212)

Hours: 37 hours per week, term time and INSET days plus 3 weeks during school holidays

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic business manager to join a highly motivated team in our excellent school. We are seeking a professional with high expectations and a happy disposition.

This role will provide overall strategic leadership and management for all aspects for finance, community usage, administration and operations support in the academy.

We are looking to appoint a business manager who will:

• Have a visible presence in the school
• Support the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning and decision making, leading staff training, task groups and attending Governing Body meetings
• Be responsible for all aspects of finance, administration and operations support
• Contribute to the achievement of the educational vision for the academy
• Work with our partners in Catalyst Academies Trust to develop high quality systems and services
• Have a strong empathy with and interest in education

As part of Catalyst Academies Trust we offer a strong support network, access to the Catalyst Perks reward platform and retention bonuses for all staff.

Visits to the school are both positively encouraged and warmly welcomed. Also, you are very welcome to have an informal, confidential discussion with Martin Curtis, our Headteacher about this vacancy. Please contact the school on 01708 853397 or email contactus.shps@catrust.org.uk to arrange these. You should apply via www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk or request an application form via the contacts above.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Information about the School

Visits to the school are both positively encouraged and warmly welcomed. Also, you are very welcome to have an informal, confidential discussion with Martin Curtis, our Headteacher about this vacancy. Please contact our school office on 01708 853397 or admin.shps@catrust.org.uk to arrange these. We are proud of our children and our facilities and confident that you will want to work here.

This is an exciting time to join our school. Over the past few years Somers Heath has expanded to provide two classes across all years, joined Catalyst Academies Trust and appointed a new Headteacher. We hope you would like to be part of our aim to provide outstanding education for all children.

Somers Heath is situated close to the M25 and A13 road links, near The Dartford Crossing and Lakeside Shopping Centre.

Catalyst Academies Trust are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. We expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be made a conditional offer subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical check, and references. Applicants will also be required to complete a 'Disqualification by Association' declaration.