School Business Manager

We have a dynamic and supportive Senior Leadership Team (SLT) who with our staff, governors and wider school community work together to ensure that our children love, learn and flourish.

• An interesting and varied job working strategically and operationally, in which you won’t become bored while setting standards and being a role model for excellence
• An efficient loyal administrative team together with a strong SLT and supportive Governors
• The opportunity to work in a culturally diverse and inclusive school; with a stimulating environment which enables our children and staff to thrive and enjoy their time here in our well-maintained buildings and grounds
• A school environment where children that are engaged, motivated, well-behaved – and happy
• Wellbeing for staff and children high on our agenda
• An appreciative and enthusiastic wider school community, with positive parents who care about our school
• A degree of flexibility regarding the hours/weeks worked/employed, particularly relating to annual leave and the school holiday periods
• Good public transport connections, a staff car park or free street parking

• Are an experienced School Business Manager or have had similar roles in operational and strategic management of finance, payroll, contract management/premises, H&S, HR
• Have competent financial skills to manage the school budget, and understand and analyse data to ensure financial stability of the school
• Have the ability and skills needed to manage a small team effectively
• Are a superb communicator with strong interpersonal skills who can foster productive relationships with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders verbally and in writing
• Relish the challenge of working in a busy school environment, working flexibly across different areas to meet deadlines whilst tackling the unexpected
• Are in sympathy with the ethos of our school. You don’t have to be Christian to work with us; we are a diverse and inclusive school with pupils and staff of other or no faith
• Have read the job description and person specification and feel you are well suited for this role

The visit will form part of our recruitment process.

Interview/assessments: Thursday 3rd April 2025

Any queries you have should be emailed to recruitment@st-johns.croydon.sch.uk.

An Information Pack, which contains the Job Description, Person Specification and recruitment procedure can be downloaded from the school website www.st-johns.croydon.sch.uk

The St. John’s School application form must be completed and returned electronically to recruitment@st-johns.croydon.sch.uk.

CVs or agency enquiries are not accepted.

St John’s School is committed to safeguarding and protecting all our children by implementing robust safer recruitment practices. We identify and reject any applicants who are unsuitable to work with children.

We will respond to concerns about the suitability of applicants during the recruitment process and about employees and volunteers once they have begun their role here with us.

All new staff and volunteers participate in an induction which includes child protection and are signposted to our supporting policies and procedures.

The amendments to the Exceptions Order state that certain ‘spent’ convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are therefore not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. References for shortlisted candidates will be sought prior to interview and an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS will be completed on the successful applicant.

Photographic identification and certificates of all relevant qualifications will need to be provided at the interview stage.

St John’s School is committed to positively tackling discrimination in all its forms and works to ensure that all sections of the community have fair and equal access to and experience within employment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, in particular those that are currently underrepresented in our workforce; we are respectful of all individuals’ race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, disabilities and cultural background.

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