School Business Manager Grade 9 £34,314 - £37,938 pro rata Full Time, Term Time Only 2 Weeks Permanent Required form 1st September 2025 The Governors of this unique school seek to appoint a committed, motivated and enthusiastic School Business Manager. We welcome candidates with experience from educational or other financial backgrounds. For example a teaching background or an existing School business manager/finance clerk within a school setting. Villa Real is a dynamic, forward thinking and nurturing Special School catering for students aged 2 to 19 years with a wide range of special educational needs. This includes complex medical conditions, severe learning difficulties and Autistic Spectrum Disorder. The role is an exciting mix of operational management and strategic leadership as part of the Senior Leadership Team. We are looking for someone who: • Can be flexible, resilient and able to prioritise essential tasks. • Has highly developed leadership skills and the ability to manage a wide range of stakeholder relationships. • Offers proven experience in financial management, budget setting and control, including managing relevant financial processes and procedures. • Is able to generate income and help to facilitate/source external capital funds. • Has knowledge of estate management, implementation of Health and Safety legislation and HR. • Is committed to furthering their professional development which will be fully supported by the school. • Has the relevant professional or academic qualification or working towards Level 4 qualification with significant financial experience in education or a financial back ground. • Will actively monitor the budget, Service Level Agreements and any contracts to ensure value for money is achieved. • Has an excellent knowledge of ICT systems. We encourage prospective candidates to visit our school and would welcome an opportunity to discuss the role further. To arrange a visit please call Jean Allen on 01207 503651. An application form and information pack can be requested via email to villareal@durhamlearning.net or by telephone on the above number. Calculation of term time only plus two weeks’ pay Term time only plus two additional weeks’ pay is calculated on the basis of the following: • Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus • Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus • Two additional weeks, inclusive of CPD – 2 weeks; plus • Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days) Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave. For example: Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service: 40 weeks (term time plus 2) 27 days (annual leave) 8 days (public holidays) = 47 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service: 40 weeks (term time plus 2) 32 days (annual leave) 8 days (public holidays) = 48 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure. As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required. Closing date: 30th June 2025 10am Interview date: 8th July 2025 Please return completed applications to the school Villa Real School Villa Real Road Consett Co. Durham DH8 6BH Tel: 01207 503651 Email: villareal@durhamlearning.net Website: www.villarealschool.co.uk VPRS/161