School Business Manager

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Howley Grange is a vibrant and happy school looking for a new team member to join our family. Our school aims reflect our commitment to nurturing successful learners and responsible citizens. 'Achieve, Believe, Care' Our dedicated staff team works in close partnership with children and their families to ensure that our values are at the heart of everything we do. At Howley Grange we work together to:

• broaden our children's minds and increase their aspirations- enabling every child to achieve their full potential
• raise our children's self-belief and confidence through celebrating effort, hard work, progress and successes
• support every child to show care for themselves, others and the world around them
We achieve this by:
• creating a family atmosphere where all members of our school community feel cared for
• offering an ambitious, progressive curriculum which challenges children to build on their existing knowledge and skills
• delivering consistently high-quality teaching and learning
• providing a safe, supportive, inclusive and stimulating environment of which we can all be proud
• nurturing a culture of respect and appreciation
The Governors are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced School Business Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual who will play a key role in the life of our school, providing strategic leadership across all business and operational functions. We are seeking someone who shares our commitment to excellence and who will work collaboratively with staff, governors and families to help create the best possible environment for our children to learn and flourish., Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK. Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview., About Dudley Council It's an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve. At Dudley Council we have a 'one council' ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities. We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of 'Forge a Future for all' www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves. In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:
• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents
• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents
  
  £39,885.67 - £43,749.82 actual salary per annum. Term time only, 40 weeks (no. of working weeks). First year salary will reflect number of working days remaining in holiday year.