Small Schools Business Manager

Required Monday 22nd April or as soon as practicable thereafter

32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday – there are times we would like the office to be manned but daily hour may be negotiable), 39 weeks per year. 

Permanent, subject to a probationary period

The Governors of Stainton C of E Primary School wish to appoint a high quality Part-Time Small Schools Business Manager (32.5 hours) to support the Head Teacher in the management of the School’s administrative and facilities management functions. The role fits with Business Support 8 role profile as prepared by our Local Authority (Westmorland and Furness Council) - National SCP19 – SCP 20.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our hard-working team. We are committed to high standards and have a real sense of community. We are looking for someone with experience of working within administration and finance as well as supporting a wide range of activities, including human resources, procurement, facilities management and health and safety.

In return, we can offer you:

•    A friendly working environment
•    A supportive team
•    Opportunities for training
•    Local Government Pension Scheme

The school is an equal opportunities employer, committed to the principles of child protection, safeguarding and safer recruitment and to promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be considered. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Visits to the school are welcomed, please ring for an appointment. Tel 01768 840673.

Please return completed application forms with a covering letter summarising your skills, abilities and experience to support your suitability for the post to Becky Jacques at admin@stainton.cumbria.sch.uk.  Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

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