School Business Manager
Pay Scale: HAY 12 Points 39 - 46 (£52,674 - £59,772)
We are seeking to appoint a driven, motivated and skilled School Business Manager to join our welcoming, successful and growing school, starting in August 2025 or sooner if possible. The School Business Manager has strategic leadership and implementation oversight of Finance and Operations across the school.This is an exciting opportunity to drive, lead, and quality assure the impact these vital areas on student , staff and community provision.
Our School and Trust:
- Opening in 2016 to Year 7 and having welcomed our first Year 13s in September 2022 The Charter School East Dulwich is an oversubscribed, fully inclusive, diverse, mixed 11–18 comprehensive.
- Access for all to high quality Teaching and Learning is a priority, with our Year 11 and 13 cohorts excelling and achieving well above national average
- Staff and senior leaders bring energy and motivation to the school to ensure standards of excellence, and a culture where all students and staff are given breadth of opportunity and are valued. We focus on a research based, impactful approach to school improvement.
- As part of The Charter School Educational Trust we benefit from The Charles Dickens Research School, The London South Teaching Hub and working with a team of schools committed to excellence in education in South-East London.
We are looking for a colleague who:
- Is a skilled, versatile and driven senior leader with a passion for delivering an excellent financial and operational provision across a large, busy school.
- Consistently models excellent practice and has students' academic progress and personal development at the core of their professional motivation.
- Wants an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant, diverse and growing organisation.
- Is keen to work collaboratively within the wider School and Trust Leadership teams.
In return, you will get:
- The chance to work in a highly successful and positive Senior Leadership Team which achieves excellent results
- The opportunity to work with colleagues from across a diverse and growing Trust
- A professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment in a school that prioritises staff well-being, support and professional development.
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds to join our team.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, and staff networks to provide a supportive environment in the workplace where members can receive peer to peer support.
The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be sought and the successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
How to apply
To apply please go to the ‘Join Us’ section of our website www.chartereastdulwich.org.uk to download an application form and job description. Alternatively, please contact our HR Department, email recruitment@tcset.org.uk or telephone on 0203 873 2290.
Please note CVs are not accepted. No agencies please
Closing Date: Monday 5th May Interviews: w/c 12th May