Business Manager

Dovetail and Slate; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate Ltd is seeking an experienced Business Manager to oversee the day-to-day management of the teaching team in a further education setting. You will provide leadership, structure and support that enables staff to perform at their best while handling the administration that keeps the team running smoothly.

This contract role offers a clear pathway to permanent employment, with start ASAP and a salary of £40,000–£45,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing teaching staff within an education setting.
• Strong people management skills.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service.

Responsibilities

• Managing and overseeing the teaching team, with teachers reporting directly to you.
• Conducting regular one-to-one meetings and staff appraisals.
• Monitoring staff performance, attendance and development.
• Providing day-to-day support and leadership to teaching staff.
• Taking responsibility for teaching team administration and management duties.

Skills

People management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Experience managing teaching staff

DBS update service

Job description

Business Manager

Contract | Full Time

Location: the South West

Salary: £40,000–£45,000 per annum

Start date: ASAP

Are you an experienced people manager with a background in an education setting, looking for your next leadership challenge?

About the Role

You’ll join a further education provider to oversee the day-to-day management of the teaching team, with teachers reporting directly to you. You’ll provide the leadership, structure and support that allows staff to perform at their best, while handling the administration that keeps the team running smoothly.

This is offered on a contract basis with the potential to become permanent.

Responsibilities

• Managing and overseeing the teaching team, with teachers reporting directly to you.
• Conducting regular one-to-one meetings and staff appraisals.
• Monitoring staff performance, attendance and development.
• Providing day-to-day support and leadership to teaching staff.
• Taking responsibility for teaching team administration and management duties.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Previous experience managing teaching staff within an education setting
• Strong people management skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Strong communication skills
• An Enhanced DBS on the update service

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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Because education matters.