Location: Bourne End
Overview
Due to the retirement of the current School Business Manager and the significant expansion of the school we are excited to be recruiting for 2 newly created pivotal leadership roles. We are seeking to employ exceptional, forward-thinking and highly motivated individuals to continue their leadership journey in a well led, collaborative and supportive environment.
Required: to start as soon as possible or September 2026.
Term time only: Yes
Salary type: Bucks Pay
Salary Details: SBM: Salary - Range 9 (Actual Salary £47,305-£53,522) Working Pattern - 41 weeks (term time + 5 INSET days + 2 weeks during the holidays) 37 hours per week ASBM: Salary - Range 7 (Actual Salary £29,160-£32,839) Working Pattern - 40 weeks (term time + 5 INSET days + 1 week during the holidays) 30 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time/Part-time
Closing date: 12/04/2026
Interviews to be held: SBM: 20/04/2026 ASBM: 21/04/2026 (Applications will be considered on receipt and we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to interview candidates and withdraw the post if an appointment is made)
About us
Westfield School is a primary aged special school for children who experience Communication and Interaction difficulties within the moderate learning difficulties range. We are continuing to expand so that more children can benefit from our provision and are increasing our staffing to support this.
We can offer you:
• A varied and rewarding role with a key strategic impact
• Opportunity to shape and influence a growing and forwarding thinking school
• A positive, caring and forward-thinking environment with superb space and facilities
• A friendly and committed team of staff and governors and strong, supportive management
• Professional development and training opportunities
About the role
Both roles play a central role in ensuring the school operates efficiently and sustainably, enabling staff to focus on delivering excellent education for the pupils.
• Provide strategic leadership across all non teaching operation functions of the school
• Lead financial planning, budget management and long term resource strategy
• Oversee premises management, ensuring safe, secure and high quality learning environment
• Drive digital development, cyber security and IT strategy
• Lead on compliance, risk management, GDPR/data protection and statutory responsibilities
• Support the Headteacher in delivering the schools strategic vision
• Lead and advise senior leaders on HR policy, organizational change and workforce planning
• Lead capital projects, procurement and value for money initiatives
Please refer to the individual Job Descriptions for more information.
About you
You will have:
• Either senior level experience in financial management and operational leadership or can demonstrate the ability to quickly learn these skills
• Strong understanding of premises and health & safety management
• Knowledge of data protection and safer recruitment
• Experience of managing teams and developing staff
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• High levels of accuracy, meticulous attention to detail whilst maintaining a "bigger picture view" and professional integrity
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Confident use of IT systems, including Microsoft 365
Please refer to the individual Person Specifications for more information.