We are looking to appoint a School Business Manager at St Mary's Catholic High School. This is a particularly exciting time to join the school as the SBM, as we implement a vision of improvement across a range of operational areas.
St. Mary’s Catholic High School is a small and growing secondary school delivering high-quality Catholic education in the centre of Croydon. At a time of rapid change in our town centre, and with significant developments in the provision of Catholic education across the Archdiocese of Southwark this is an exciting time to join our OFSTED good school, which is consistently one of the highest achieving schools in Croydon.
Our commitment is reflected in our outstanding Progress 8 score for 2024, which places us in the top 5 schools for Croydon. We take pride in our school's dedication to supporting disadvantaged pupils and fostering social mobility. Our staff are passionately committed to ensuring that every student, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.
Job Overview
The ideal candidate for this rewarding and enjoyable position will lead all aspects of our work to support education; you will develop and manage the team of business professionals who facilitate the delivery of high-quality Catholic education for young people through effective support to teaching and other staff.
You will develop our facilities to generate commercial income, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for staff and students. Key projects include introducing a new MIS, improving banking and finance systems, implementing a large-scale network and IT project, and enhancing premises, including a new sports MUGA.
Responsibilities
* To provide professional leadership in all aspects of business support across the school, developing and leading the team of professionals who facilitate the delivery of high-quality Catholic education for young people through effective support to teaching and educational support staff
* To provide strategic leadership and operational direction to the management of finance, HR, facilities and estates, IT, catering and administration services of the school, promoting the highest standards of business and effective use of resources
* To be a member of the senior leadership team
* To provide professional support, advice, and guidance to the Headteacher, SLT and governors where applicable, on all financial processes and administrative practices in accordance with school policies including finance, human resources, health & safety, and the management of the site
Benefits Of Working At St Mary's Catholic High School
* Ranked 5th place out of all schools in in Croydon for progress.
* Excellent travel links with Central London and South London: 5 min walk from West Croydon (Southern Railway, Windrush Line – Overground, Tram and Bus) and 7 min walk from East Croydon (Thameslink, Southern Railway, Southeastern Railway, Gatwick Express, Tram and Bus).
* Great location close to excellent shopping and local amenities
* A collaborative approach and positive relationships
* Strong strategic leadership
* Support from managers and colleagues.
* Equality of opportunities for staff
* Appreciation of staff achievement and contribution.
* Induction of new staff and ongoing development for ECT.
* Students' respect for staff and others
* Support for career progression
* Links with St Mary's University for professional development (10 members of staff have either completed or progressing on the MA in Catholic School Leadership)
* Access to on-site car and bicycle parking facilities for all members of staff
* Generous local authority pension scheme for support staff
To apply, you are required to complete our school application form. Please request an application pack from Francisca at stmaryscroydon@hays.com or call her on 0207 259 8770 for more information.
Closing Date: Immediate, no later than 12 noon Friday 17th October 2025. Please note early applications are encouraged and will be considered as they are received.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
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