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Permanent, 30 hours per week, flexible, in agreement with the Headteacher, term time plus 10 days.

A possibility of additional hours for specific tasks.         

Following the retirement of our current post holder, Wadworth Primary School has an exciting opportunity for a School Business Manager to join the team and make a difference for our children.   

The Governors of Wadworth Primary School wish to appoint a talented and enthusiastic School Business Manager to join our staff team as soon as possible.   

Wadworth Primary is a small, LA maintained community school, providing education for children aged between 4 and 11 years old.      

The successful candidate will be someone who:   

• Has proven experience of budget management, monitoring and account reconciliation, together with experience of financial management systems and audit requirements.
• Has experience of managing health and safety together with knowledge of risk, issues and legislation, in relation to education.
• Has experience of working in a busy school or office environment
• Has experience of leading and managing staff
• Is an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated individual
• Is committed to the highest standards of learning for all
• Is innovative and able to demonstrate exciting and creative thinking
• Demonstrates high standards of themselves and others
• Has the passion to make a difference in our school
• Is a good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Is able to form relationships quickly with our children, parents and staff 

We can offer:   

• A very welcoming, caring school ethos, where we are passionate about meeting the needs of all children and develop each child as a whole
• Enthusiastic, motivated and friendly children 
• An opportunity to work within a dedicated, hard-working, supportive team of staff, governors and parents, who are committed to promoting high achievement across the curriculum
• An inclusive ethos with happy, enthusiastic and motivated children, who are eager to learn and parents who support the education of their children
• Excellent ongoing professional learning opportunities and career development   

Candidates are encouraged to visit the school.  Please contact our current admin officer to arrange an appointment on 01302 851451.  

Closing date:  4^th November 2024  

Shortlisting will take place: Week beginning 4^th November 2024 

Interviews will take place:  Week beginning 11^th November 2024  

Fully completed applications forms should be returned via email directly to the school via barbara.rew@wadworth.doncaster.sch.uk  Incomplete application forms may not be considered and we are unable to accept CVs. Please note, as part of our safeguarding procedures, under KCSIE 2024, the school may search social media accounts as part of the shortlisting and interview process.    

The Governors of Wadworth Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers.  The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, the role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a children’s barred list check.  Shortlisted Applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure. Further information can be found on the following link:

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This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check