About The Role
At Avanti Gardens, we are looking for a skilled School Business Support Manager who can bring structure, clarity and confidence to our operational leadership. You will work closely with the Principal and Senior Leadership Team to ensure that all business, compliance and administrative functions run efficiently, effectively, and in line with statutory requirements and Trust expectations. You will also be responsible for line‑managing administrative staff and overseeing key operational functions across the school.
From HR processes, safeguarding and GDPR compliance to resources, premises oversight and data management, your leadership will be central to the smooth running of the school.
This role is pivotal in enabling leaders and staff to focus on delivering exceptional education and outcomes for pupils.
What will you do?
* Lead the strategic and operational management of school business functions, ensuring efficient systems, compliance with Trust guidance, and effective support for school improvement priorities.
* Line‑manage, support and performance‑manage administrative and office staff, including recruitment, induction, training and ongoing professional development.
* Oversee financial, HR and administrative processes including Arbor data management, attendance monitoring, single central record maintenance and reporting to senior leaders and governors.
* Ensure full compliance with GDPR, safeguarding, health and safety and statutory requirements across all operational and administrative functions.
* Manage key operational areas including resources, site and premises oversight, extended schools provision, school trips, ICT systems and effective communication with stakeholders and external agencies.
What are we looking for?
* Relevant Management Qualification or significant experience.
* Experience of managing and leading staff.
* Ability to analyse, interpret, collate and present management information through reports and plans.
* Ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels (e.g., governors, leadership team, teaching staff, contractors, caretakers).
* Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students.
Benefits
* Great opportunities for professional development.
* LGPS pension scheme (subject to eligibility).
* O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers.
* Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership.
* Well‑being programmes (retreats, yoga, wellness apps).
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
Pre‑employment checks
Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re‑checks. Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre‑employment checks.
Diversity and Inclusion
We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. Each employee is unique and is not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics, including but not limited to age, disability, gender (including transgender), race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.
Commitment to Safeguarding
Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re‑checks. Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre‑employment checks.
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