The School Business Manager role is a crucial one within the school, with significant responsibilities in terms of the strategic and operational aspects of financial resource management, business planning, risk management, information management and ICT, facility & property management and health & safety management. It's an exciting time to join a great team who will support you to be the best you can in the role.

Buxton Community School is a great place to work.  The team are friendly and all work towards the best outcomes for our young people. You will play a important part in this by leading a team that enables a well-run and enhanced support function that any great school needs.

The successful candidate will be:

• Someone who believes and demonstrated our values: Family, Integrity, Teamwork and Success
• An Excellent Inclusive People Manager
• A strategic thinker who can thing creatively and problem solve
• Experienced at business, finance and resources management preferably in a school but not essential for the right person
• Skilled at managing systems, and process improvement

What can we offer you:

• A supportive working environment where we want everyone to succeed
• Support and development around your own aspirations
• An opportunity to make a difference to the lives of young people
• A community of school SBM that can support you and learn from you
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offer that can be found here: https://youtu.be/9yUk8ZlSAR0?si=wHbDztSXhaxjuDyn

Grade: Derbyshire Pay Scale 13 - Range Point 32

Salary: £46,363

Hours:  37 per week, 52 weeks per annum

Responsible to:  Headteacher, CFO Embark Central Team

The Application Process

Applicants should download the application form and send the completed form along with a covering letter of application addressed to Mrs Samantha Jones, Headteacher and send it via email to recruitment@buxton.derbyshire.sch.uk.

Closing date for applications is Friday 14th February 2025

Shortlisting will take place on 17th February 2025

Interviews will take place on 7th March 2025

If you are short-listed for interview, you will be contacted in advance to discuss arrangements for the interview.  Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted prior to the interview day, your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Buxton Community School is committed to safeguarding and the process of safer recruitment. As a result, this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and all shortlisted candidates will be expected to prove their identity at interview. The successful candidate will be expected to show original copies of qualifications and further proof of their identity.