School Business Manager

• Grade L to M, Points 37 - 47 £ 48,226 - £59,052 per annum

Stantonbury School is a fully inclusive school, located in north Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. We are a community school that strives to do the best it can for our staff, pupils and parents which makes Stantonbury School a very rewarding place to work. If you want to work with a team committed to making a difference to the lives of the young people in our community, we want to hear from you!

We require an experienced School Business Manager and have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and self motivated individual that is forward thinking and has a positive, resourceful attitude. The school has approximately 1400 students and 220 staff.

The SBM will support the Headteacher with the business support, resources management, Estates and HR functions of the school. They will contribute effectively to the senior team to ensure that the school is able to meet its educational aims under the leadership of the Headteacher and Director of Education. The role is one of a lead professional and will be a key member of the leadership team.

The post holder will be responsible to the Headteacher but will also have opportunities to participate in activities across the Trust and network with other business professionals.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a proven record of financial reporting, recording and monitoring, preferably with a recognisable qualification in School Business Management or an accountancy qualification
• Have a sound understanding of HR and demonstrate the ability to support and manage a variety of teams across all areas of the School
• Have high expectations, sound business judgment and be passionate about developing opportunities for the school
• Provide robust financial management information to the Headteacher to ensure clarity and transparency on all key decisions and operations
• Have an understanding of Estates management, capital projects, Health & Safety and Compliance protocols

In turn, we can offer you:

• A Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and development opportunities. All staff are encouraged to study further and the Trust will actively support relevant further qualifications through the apprenticeship levy
• Generous pension package through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• A trust and school culture of belonging, development and cultivating excellence through the GROW programme
• Preferential access to the Leisure Centre located on site

This role will be able to include some flexibility over working hours and patterns. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and hold a current driver’s licence.

Tove Learning Trust is a rapidly growing multi academy trust with 15 schools. The Trust schools have a shared vision and purpose: to deliver outstanding educational experiences that lead to inspiring outcomes. Each Academy has a strong individual identity and tailors their educational provision to serve their local community.

How to apply

All documents including the full job description, person specification and application form are available on our website https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Please ensure your application form and covering letter includes examples of your experience and how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description and person specification.

Further information, requests to visit the school in advance of the interview or completed applications should be sent via email to  The Trustees of Tove Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing Date: Monday 23 February at 12 noon