Job Description

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Heathlands C of E Primary School is a happy, thriving two-form entry primary school based in the village of West Bergholt, Colchester. Our school has a family-feel where all members of the community are welcome and treated with respect. We want to inspire our children so they feel empowered to make a difference in their local and global communities.

We are seeking to appoint a forward-thinking, creative and enthusiastic School Business Manager, who can provide high quality strategic leadership to our school. At Heathlands, our core values of Trust, Respect, Enjoyment, Courage and Kindness are the bedrock of everything we do. We are looking for a School Business Manager who is not only aligned to our values, but will champion them in their role line managing and supporting others.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will have overall responsibility for the effective delivery of all financial and business operations including line management of the support staff. You will be proactive in developing new systems, manage multiple projects and ensure the school is compliant with legislation and internal policies.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Please email the school office to make an appointment. Please complete our application form on Essex School jobs and include a one-page letter outlining why you feel you meet the requirements of the person specification and how Heathlands will benefit from your skills.

Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online checks as part of our recruitment process.

Please refer to the full job description and person specification, which are enclosed in this pack.

Heathlands is committed to safeguarding pupils. There will be an enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks prior to appointment.