Business Manager

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Hours of work: 30 Hours
Working pattern: Part-time
(As the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Monday 13 May 2024

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Heron Park Primary Academy
Dallington Road
Hampden Park
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN22 9EE

Phone: 01323 502525
Email: esturt@auroraacademies.org
Website: www.heronparkprimaryacademy.org

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

Are you an excellent Business Manager who is dedicated to making a difference? Heron Park Primary Academy is a "Good" two-form entry school and we would love to hear from you.

We are currently looking for a highly effective, dynamic and resilient Business Manager, for September 2024, with the passion and skill required to enhance our dedicated team. In return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer:

• Respectful, polite and engaged children who value their school and learning
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Skilled and supportive colleagues
• Excellent leadership and management from our network of skilled and impassioned Senior Leaders and their teams of expert teachers, who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and all staff
• A culture of support and collaboration as part of the wider Aurora Academies Trust, which currently oversees seven schools

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant level 4 qualification, have experience of financial planning and budget monitoring, have experience of facilities management, be organised, able to work equally well independently or as part of a team, possess excellent communication skills and be familiar with school computer systems. Experience of managing a team within a school setting would be useful.

This role is a permanent, part time position.

Applications should be received strictly via FaceEd ( https://auroraacademies.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-A... or find the vacancy on https://auroraacademies.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies ) no later than 09:00 on Monday 13th May 2024. Successfully shortlisted candidates will hear from us ahead of a rigorous but supportive recruitment process, to be held on Monday 20th May 2024.

If you would like further information regarding the role and our school, please take a look through the materials available on our website. You should also contact Emily Sturt, HR Assistant, at esturt@auroraacademies.org , who will organise for you to speak with Helen Crees, our Headteacher.

• Job Description and Personal Specification [pdf]

Additional Information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency's Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau).

For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.