Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all adults working in our Trust, whether staff or volunteers, to share this commitment. All appointments made to the Central Team or Owlcotes schools are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

Manor Wood Primary School

School Business Manager

Manor Wood Primary School are looking to appoint a well-organised and hardworking School Business Manager to join our friendly staff team. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, skilled, reliable and will work to ensure the smooth running of our primary school and attached Nursery, Out of School Club and Children’s Centre. The successful candidate will have excellent administrative and interpersonal skills and will be able to work efficiently and effectively to lead and manage all aspects of school administration, including routine financial, health and safety, and personnel management duties. 

Manor Wood Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive school, where children are at the heart of everything that we do, and where our committed staff go the extra mile to ensure that pupils thrive in a happy and supportive environment. We have a strong focus on working with parents and the wider community to improve outcomes for everyone. We are proud that our children love learning and enjoy coming to school. Manor Wood Primary School also has a Children’s Centre on-site which provides high quality childcare for children aged 6 months to 2 years, in a thoughtfully designed space with a seamless balance between nurture and learning.

We are part of the Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust and enjoy a close and supportive working partnership with the schools across the Trust. 

We are looking for someone who is:

• A committed and confident team player.
• Organised, resilient, hardworking and reliable.  
• Patient, calm and loves working with people and children.
• Able to plan, organise and prioritise own time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Able to provide confidential and high-quality administrative support.
• Able to line manage a team effectively and demonstrate leadership abilities, supporting the SLT.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in school administration, communication and staff management.

Manor Wood Primary School and Children’s Centre can offer:

• A supportive staff team who works well to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.
• Parents who are supportive.
• A commitment to your professional development with a range of opportunities to further your career, including a collaborative and supportive professional network with schools across the Owlcotes Trust.
• An employee perks scheme including discounts and online offers at major high street and online retailers, and salary sacrifice schemes.

Every day is varied and a lot of fun! At Manor Wood Primary School and Children’s Centre, we take pride in fostering a positive team atmosphere with supportive leadership.  

This is a permanent position, 37 hours per week, all year round. 

The successful candidate will be joining a like-minded and friendly school team. As part of Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust, we have access to a network of Lead Practitioners who are equipped to support the successful candidate in developing their career. 

Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check prior to employment and will abide by Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust's policies and procedures and Manor Wood Primary School's safeguarding and child protection policies. 

The deadline for applications for this role is Friday 27^th September 2024 at 12.00pm. Interviews will take place on a rolling programme throughout the application window as applications are received. 

If you are interested in applying for this role, please see the job description and application process by following this link: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/149547/EDV-2024-MWPS-42733. Please contact the school office to request a paper copy of the recruitment pack or a paper application form.