Business Manager

Job title:

Business Manager

Company

Star Academies

Job description

Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding support to help young people in a disadvantaged community? If so, joining the Star support team might just be the best career move you ever make. This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team of support staff who are committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils.About The Valley Leadership Academyis a secondary school for 11 to 16 year olds in Bacup. We joined Star Academies in 2019 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.We are a rapidly improving school with high ambitions and expectations for all of our pupils. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.Who we’re looking forWe’re looking for a talented individual to provide an exceptional business support service to our pupils, teachers and wider stakeholders. As a key member of our school’s business support team, your expertise will help to deliver an outstanding learning environment for our young people.The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and specialist technical skills. You will have extensive experience of delivering outstanding customer service and possess the ability to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.You will have:

• 5 A*- Cs at GCSE including English and Maths.
• Experience of management within a public/private sector setting.
• Experience in financial, HR, business and/or premises operations.
• Good knowledge of effective ICT administration systems.
• Knowledge of Data Protection legislative requirements and how to effectively manage a professional office in line with these requirements.

About Star Academiesis a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future – our embody what we believe is needed to succeed.Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our professional development hub, . With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a large, growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level.We can also offer you a range of , including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.Find out morePlease download the job pack for the job description and person specification for further information about the role. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role please call us on 01706 873896.Key DatesClosing Date: Saturday, 30 November 2024 at midnight.Interview Date: To be confirmed.Proposed Start Date: January 2025.Please note: The school reserves the right to close this vacancy before the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.Application ProcessTo apply for this vacancy please use the ‘Apply for job’ link below. You should ensure your application form and supporting statement address all elements of the person specification. We will only consider candidates who meet the vast majority of the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.Our CommitmentStar Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

Expected salary

£44428 – 49498 per year

Location

Rossendale, Lancashire

Job date

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 07:45:53 GMT

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