School Business Manager

What skills and experience we're looking for

An Exciting Leadership Opportunity at Acton Gardens Primary School

Join us as our School Business Manager and help shape the future of our school.

Thank you for your interest in joining Acton Gardens Primary School at an exciting stage in our journey.

We are seeking an experienced, forward-thinking and enthusiastic School Business Manager to join our leadership team and play a key role in shaping the future of our school.

Established in September 2022 following the amalgamation of Berrymede Infant and Junior Schools, Acton Gardens is a vibrant, diverse and welcoming two-form entry primary school in the London Borough of Ealing, conveniently located near Acton Town tube station.

Our vision, "Learning together for the future," and our values of Aspiration, Growth, Perseverance and Success underpin everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where children and adults feel valued, supported and inspired to succeed.

The Opportunity

As School Business Manager, you will work closely with the Headteacher and governors, providing strategic leadership across finance, HR, premises, health and safety, procurement and school operations.

We are looking for someone who

• Has strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Has experience of HR, premises management and health and safety.
• Demonstrates excellent organisational, communication and ICT skills.
• Can effectively lead and motivate administrative and premises teams.
• Is proactive, resourceful and confident in managing competing priorities.
• Understands safeguarding responsibilities within a school setting.
• Holds a relevant school business management qualification or has equivalent experience.
• Brings enthusiasm, a positive outlook and a good sense of humour.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Acton Gardens?

We offer

• Wonderful, enthusiastic children who are proud of their school.
• A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community.
• A dedicated, friendly and hardworking staff team.
• An ambitious leadership team and supportive governing board.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The chance to make a genuine difference and help shape our school's future.
• We offer Employee benefits through the Employment Assistance Programme.

Further details about the role

As Headteacher, I am incredibly proud of our children, staff and school community. We have achieved so much together, but our ambitions for the future are even greater.

I am looking for a School Business Manager who will bring expertise, fresh ideas and a shared determination to make our school the very best it can be.

If you enjoy a challenge, thrive on making a difference and want to be part of something special, I would love to hear from you.

I look forward to welcoming you to Acton Gardens Primary School.

We welcome applications from experienced school business professionals and candidates with transferable financial and leadership skills who share our commitment to children's education.

Come and See What Makes Us Special!

We warmly encourage you to visit our school, meet our team and experience our welcoming community.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.