Job description
Location: Walter Evans CofE Primary School, Derby
Hours: 37 hours a week, 52 weeks a year
Contract type: Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced School Business Manager to work at a senior leadership level at Walter Evans CofE Primary School. We are a proud member of the Derby Diocesan Multi Academy Trust (DDAT) and benefit from a wide range of opportunities, including partnership working, school improvement and CPD.
This is a key role for the right candidate to lead on all aspects of school business management which requires close working with the Headteacher, Local Academy Committee and DDAT Central Team. The role includes line management responsibility of support staff within the school and involvement in Trust-wide initiatives and activities in Derby and Derbyshire.
The successful candidate will have relevant experience in a similar role within the education sector, is ambitious, and ready for a new and exciting challenge.
We are looking for:
• Proven experience in school business management or a similar leadership role
• Strong financial acumen and knowledge of education sector regulations
• Commitment to the school’s Christian ethos and inclusive values
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
We can offer you:
• Enthusiastic and polite children;
• A welcoming and friendly working environment;
• A supportive senior leadership team, committed to your success;
• Dedicated and friendly staff, committed to school improvement;
• Ongoing high quality professional development opportunities.
DDAT can offer:
• A senior level position within a positive and thriving school community in Derby;
• Comprehensive support from the DDAT finance, HR and operational teams;
• CPD opportunities in areas including finance, governance, HR, health and safety, premises management, school effectiveness etc.;
• Career progression possibilities as the Trust expands further.
Please refer to the closed Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.
School visits are available, please send an email to to arrange an appointment.
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