Job Description
Summary of the role
* Living the Kings’ School mission, vision and values
* Leading and further improving the school business operations
* Contributing to raising standards of pupil attainment and progress
* Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils and staff
Reports to
Line management responsibility for
* Senior Finance Officer
* Senior Operations Officer
* Data Protection Officer
Responsibilities will include:
Strategic Leadership and Management
* Providing support for the Headteacher in the development and implementation of the school’s strategy and vision.
* Monitoring and evaluating policy implementation and contributing to the self‑evaluation and planning cycles.
* Taking the leading role in innovation and strategy development on all aspects of school business management, including:
* Professional growth – ‘Growing Great Leaders’ and ‘Growing Great Support Staff’.
* Communication and Marketing.
* Estate management and development.
* Effective leadership of change management to ensure successful implementation of business strategy with all stakeholders.
* Contributing to the governance of the school by advising the Senior Leadership Team and the Governing Body.
* Being responsible for oversight of support staff, including carrying out long‑term resource planning and managing recruitment, appraisal and professional development.
* Ensuring all actions have a positive impact on improving school performance and outcomes.
* Taking primary responsibility for the financial performance of the school, including best value for money.
* Ensuring an effective link between school financial planning and the school’s educational objectives; taking responsibility for business planning and forward strategy.
* Contributing to short, medium and long‑term plans to ensure the financial sustainability of the school.
* Maximising income from sources other than the local authority.
* Ensuring all practices meet statutory, legal and local authority requirements.
* Identifying additional financial incomes to support the school: funding sources, writing bids for grants.
Support Services
* Oversight of all matters relating to health & safety, compliance, fire safety, accident reporting and risk assessment.
* Overall responsibility for delivering the improvements, refurbishment and maintenance of buildings, grounds and facilities.
* Oversight of the performance of the school’s IT, catering and cleaning provision.
* Oversight of the performance of the school’s Sports Centre.
* Oversight of performance of Data Protection and SAR requests.
* Negotiating, managing and monitoring contracts and Service Level Agreements for services.
Culture and Ethos
* Living Kings’ School mission, vision and values.
* Promoting a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our school.
* Supporting the life of our school community, encouraging all stakeholders to follow this example.
Why Kings’?
Kings’ is an exciting and rewarding place to be; our pupils are keen to learn and succeed, and consistently show appreciation for their teachers’ support and dedication. Our teaching and support staff are committed, hardworking and firmly believe that we should help pupils be their best. Whether colleague or pupil, all members of the Kings’ community live our values and collective morale is high.
Benefits:
* Supporting, encouraging culture of professional growth and autonomy.
* Being part of our friendly welcoming team – joining the Kings’ family who live by our motto, Una Laborantes (Working together).
* Feeling valued and recognised for contributions, while being actively encouraged and supported in maintaining a healthy work‑life balance.
* Park onsite, at the front of school in a secure accessible car park, equipped with EV charging spaces.
* Working in well‑resourced departments with access to a high‑quality library for professional development.
* Enjoying the benefits of working in the beautiful Hampshire countryside, on a large campus surrounded by greenery and open spaces.
* Staff swimming – free staff swim slots at our indoor heated pool.
* Hampshire County Council benefits include:
* Local Government Pension Scheme – guaranteed benefits.
* Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7/365 phone advice, up to 6 free counselling sessions per year.
For further information and to apply for this position, please visit our website.
If you have any questions about the role, application process or life at Kings’, please do get in touch at 01962 861 161 or recruit@kings-winchester.hants.sch.uk.
We review applications as they are submitted and reserve the right to close this advert and/or interview at any time; we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent.
* Professional qualification in a relevant field or relevant experience.
Knowledge and Experience
* Experience of leadership and management in a multi‑disciplinary team.
* Experience of working within a regulatory environment.
* Successful track record in financial management and fundraising.
* Understanding of financial modelling, budget setting, budget control and financial monitoring.
* Understanding of Health & Safety legislation as it applies to a secondary school.
* Knowledge of good practice and law relating to personnel management and recruitment.
* Knowledge of Data Protection principles and familiarity with GDPR.
* Ability to enthuse and engender cooperation among colleagues and empower others.
* Ability to build strong collaborative relationships with external stakeholders.
* Ability to effectively manage staff – developing them personally and professionally.
* Strong attention to detail, with the ability to delegate without losing control.
* Excellent planning and organisational skills.
* High level ICT skills; ability to understand, analyse and make effective use of a wide range of data.
* Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise conflicting requirements.
* Well‑developed interpersonal and communication skills (including written, oral and presentation skills).
* Willingness to take personal responsibility for further training and development.
* Evidence of an understanding of safeguarding within schools.
Personal Qualities
* Demonstrate personal and professional integrity, modelling the school’s mission and values.
* Professional curiosity – seek, find, resolve by asking the right questions.
* Proactive, solutions‑focused leader.
* Ownership of improvement, ensuring plans translate into meaningful action and impact.
* Ability to seek, receive and act on feedback.
* Professional resilience, including the ability to work under pressure.
* Good sense of humour.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Ability to motivate others through energy, creativity and passion.
* Commitment to safeguarding.
Confidential Reference
Positive recommendation from all referees, including current employer.
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