Job Details

Hours of work: 35 hours per week Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata) Closing date: 30 October 2017 Interview date: 06 November 2017 For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: Herstmonceux C. E. Primary School Hailsham Road Herstmonceux East Sussex BN27 4LG

Please note, we do not accept CVs.About the Role

Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School is a happy and successful one form entry rural primary school. We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated School Business Manager to work as part of our senior leadership team in our delightful school. We are looking for someone to lead and manage the finance, premises, personnel, health and safety and administrative aspects of the school, so that the other senior leaders can focus on teaching and learning. You will be a key member of the school leadership team. This is an ideal career opportunity for someone who has proven skills, knowledge and understanding in the following areas: - Educational financial management systems and procedures. - Personnel management - Estate management - Health and safety procedures and protocols - Whole school administration

A strong background in finance and administration is essential and ideally the post holder will have a recognised School Business Management qualification and experience in a school setting.

Application Information:

A full application pack can be found in the office section, under situations vacant, on our school website

We would very much welcome visits to the school and these can be arranged by contacting the school office.

Working pattern: Term-time, plus one week non-term time. Any additional time by prior agreement with the Executive Headteacher or Head of School

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 30th October, 2017 Interviews: Monday 6th November, 2017 Start Date: November 2017, or as soon as possible

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2009.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2009 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 2009 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2009 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             

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.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. 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. This authority 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 Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau).

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.

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.