What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience
Essential
* Significant leadership experience in business operations such as finance, HR, estates, compliance, or project management
* Experience of managing budgets, financial reporting and medium‑term planning
* Experience of managing teams and developing staff
* Experience managing risk, compliance and regulatory responsibilities
Desirable
* Experience working in a school or public‑sector environment
* Experience managing digital/IT strategy and systems
* Experience of income generation or managing grants
* Experience of leading marketing or communications activity
* Experience overseeing contracts, suppliers and value‑for‑money procurement
Skills and Abilities - Essential
* Strategic thinker with the ability to analyse information, solve problems and plan effectively
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build positive relationships across the school community
* High level of organisation and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
* Ability to lead, motivate and develop staff teams
* Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and high standards
* Ability to interpret complex information and present it clearly to non‑specialists
* Confident in using digital tools, management systems and data to drive improvement
* Ability to ensure confidentiality, integrity and professionalism at all times
Personal Qualities - Essential
* Professional, resilient and adaptable
* Collaborative and proactive in contributing to whole‑school improvement
* Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
* Strong ethical judgement and commitment to safeguarding
* Positive, solution‑focused mindset
* Aligns with the school’s values, ethos and community‑centred culture
What the school offers its staff
We recognise the importance of ensuring that all staff at Tibshelf Community School enjoy a healthy work-life balance in order to ensure they can not only provide the best teaching and learning outcomes to our students, but that the school can promote a culture of progress and wellbeing at all levels.
We work hard offering a variety of initiatives, services and events to provide a well-rounded sense of wellbeing. A happy working life and career at Tibshelf Community School is supported by some of our key wellbeing initiatives including:
* Whole Staff Induction programme
* 1-1 personalised performance management/appraisal system
* Mentors for ECTs
* Exemplary CPD programme
* Leadership Development Opportunities
* Celebration Events
* Sports & social events
* Dedicated department bases for teaching faculties
* On-site parking
* Laptops with secure home‑school access for all teaching staff
* Extended access to school during our wider opening hours
* Access to the canteen and dining facilities
In addition to the above, all staff members have access to complimentary medical and wellbeing support services available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week including (but not exhaustive):
* Nurse support service
* Emotional support and counselling
* Workplace assessments
* Occupational health referrals for access to physiotherapy and workplace adjustments
Commitment to safeguarding
Tibshelf Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff and volunteers are required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS before they can be appointed.
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