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Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference?
Whitstable Junior School is seeking a dedicated Business Manager to join our friendly and professional team from the start of Term 2, following the departure of our current Business Manager.
About Us:
Whitstable Junior School is a welcoming and vibrant school in the heart of Whitstable. Our committed staff work hard to provide the best education for our 201 pupils, aged 7-11. You can find out more about our ethos and values by visiting our .
About the Role:
As our Business Manager, you will play a vital role in the smooth running and long-term development of the school. You will have responsibility for the administration of all financial and HR matters, working closely with the senior leadership team to ensure our resources are used to the greatest benefit for our children.
1. Working Pattern: 5 days per week (30 hours), 41 weeks per year, 8.30am – 3.30pm.
We are open to discussing alternative working patterns and can tailor the role accordingly, ensuring key financial responsibilities are covered.
2. Start Date: 4 weeks after interview (sooner if possible, to accommodate notice periods).
3. School Holidays: Due to fiscal deadlines, you will need to work one week during the Easter break and one week during the summer break.
What We’re Looking For:
4. Ideally, experience in school financial management, payroll, and accountancy
5. Knowledge of school systems is an advantage, but support is available from our network of local schools if you are new to the sector
6. Ability to manage school finances, HR, and administration independently (we are not part of an academy chain)
7. A flexible, solutions-focused approach
Ideally you will have prior experience of school financial management. Having knowledge of the systems used in school would be a distinct advantage. However, we do have strong links to other local schools and there would be support available from experienced school Business Managers to help you should you be new to this type of role. So please don't be put off if you have never worked in a school before!
We have developed a role which suits a 5 day week, 41 weeks / year with a 8.30-3.30pm day. (30 hours / week). However, we have the flexibility provide a different working pattern, if you need that.