School Business Manager – St Mary & St Pancras C. E. Primary School, Somers Town

Date posted: 29th Apr 2024 Closing date: 12th May 2024 Borough: Camden Position: School Business Manager
Interview Date: 20th May 2024 Salary: PO3 (33-36) full time salary £44,862 - £48,063; Pro rata for 21 hours £26,917.20 - £28,837.80 School: School Business Manager - St Mary & St Pancras C. E. Primary School, Somers Town

St Mary & St Pancras C. E. Primary School

81 Werrington Street, London, NW1 1QP

Tel: 020 7387 6117      Fax: 020 7383 4874

Web: www.stmp.camden.sch.uk      Email: admin@stmp.camden.sch.uk

Headteacher: Jules Belton, Deputy Headteacher: Lucy Heard

School Business Manager Required

Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 12th May 2024

Shortlisting: Monday 13th May 2024

Interviews: Week beginning May 20th 2024

Start Date: September 2024 or sooner

Contract Term: Permanent

Hours: 21 hours / week: All year round (it is a requirement of the role to attend Governing Body Meetings in the evenings across the academic year)

Salary: PO3 (33-36) full time salary £44,862 – £48,063. Pro rata for 21 hours £26,917.20 – £28,837.80. 

Local Authority: Camden

Due to our long standing, excellent SBM nearing retirement we are seeking to appoint an experienced SBM to our team. St Mary and St Pancras C.E. School is an inclusive, voluntary-aided, one-form entry school with a Nursery in the heart of Somers Town, Camden. We serve a vibrant, diverse local community and have a close relationship with our local community and Churches.  We have excellent transport links, being close to Kings Cross St Pancras and Euston Stations, as well as a staff carpark.  Our wonderful children and dedicated staff enjoy a modern build with excellent facilities. We are very proud of the work we do and believe that together, everyone achieves more (TEAM). See our school website for more information.

We wish to appoint a highly motivated person with financial expertise, preferably within an educational setting, who has the ability to work in close partnership with the Head Teacher within a dynamic school environment. The School Business Manager will provide strategic leadership in the areas of Finance, Buildings and Premises, Health and Safety, HR and Administration as well as line-manage the Site Services Officer and Admin. Staff. He / she will liaise regularly with Governors, the Local Authority and the London Diocesan Board for Schools in addition to working alongside the Head Teacher on a day-to-day basis.

The successful candidate will:

  • Have proven experience of managing finance, and hold a relevant financial management/ business management certificate;
  • Possess a secure understanding / experience of the NASBM standards;
  • Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills;
  • The desire to join the Senior Leadership team of the school and work in conjunction with the Head Teacher and Governing Body to secure high standards of achievement and progress for every child;
  • Be able to provide professional leadership to and management of the Admin Team and Site-Services Officer;
  • Manage a varied and interesting workload; the ability to think strategically, prioritise and meet deadlines whilst maintaining professionalism is key;
  • Make a commitment to the inclusive, Christian ethos of the school.

In return, we offer:

  • A highly experienced SLT;
  • Amazing children who deserve the best and rise to every challenge;
  • A dedicated, welcoming, highly motivated staff team committed to our school and every child in it;
  • A strong commitment to professional development;
  • Parents and Governors who value every aspect of the work of the school.

How to Apply

Potential applicants are warmly encouraged to visit. Please contact Elizabeth Daly in the school office to make an appointment to meet the Head Teacher and tour the school.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Please find the Application form here; the Job description here; the Person specification here.

Application packs can also be downloaded from the school website. We encourage you to browse our website to further gain a sense of who and what we are about:  http://www.stmp.camden.sch.uk/school-info/join-our-team/

Completed forms should be sent to Elizabeth.daly@stmp.camden.sch.uk

Agencies, please don’t approach us.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Baring Check and relevant pre-employment checks.