School Business Leader / Manager

LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT SCHOOLS; Wembley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Wembley seeks a School Business Leader / Manager to enhance its operations and support services. The role involves strategic leadership in finance, HR, and procurement, contributing to the school's ethos of nurturing and high-quality education. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team committed to improving children's lives and fostering a supportive community.

Benefits

Wellbeing award

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Access to staff benefits

Qualifications

• Exceptional skills in finance, procurement, HR, infrastructure, and marketing.
• Experience in leading support services.
• Passionate about improving children's lives.

Responsibilities

• Lead support services and manage finances.
• Oversee procurement and infrastructure.
• Ensure alignment with the school's ethos and values.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Business Acumen

Job description

Name of HeadTeacher:Raphael Moss

Salary:Grade/scalepoint and PO5 Brent Council Single Status Pay Scales, (2024 rates, pending 2025pay agreement) £50,788 - £53,899 plus £2,230 London Weighting
Hours:FullTime, part-time or flexible

Flexible or part-timeworking options:In order to attract excellent staff, we welcomeapplications from staff looking for flexible or part-time arrangements, orthose returning from a career break. Please include this information withinyour application.

At Elsley wevalue high-quality learning and achievement, together with an ethos of sharingand respecting

The School:

Since doubling to four forms ofentry, our school has continued to see pupil growth. With a recently openedAdditionally Resourced Provision, our school will benefit from the additionalexpertise and capacity of an SBLM as a new role for the school.

Elsley is a diverse and happycommunity with a wealth of experience and cultures. We pride ourselves on ournurturing culture for children and for staff. We were recognised with a GoldAward for supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of staff and havecreated a supportive and high-achieving culture, matched by modern buildingsand facilities.

Our school is situated in a highlyurban area but the school itself is tucked away in a quiet residential settingwith its own on-site farm and extensive grounds to support Outdoor Learning.

We are proud of the breadth of ourcurriculum and holistic education which is matched by strong academicachievements. Progress tends to be very strong from pupils’ starting points.Our most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2022, confirmed the school is a goodprovider and the report reflects the school’s many strengths.

We have high expectations forpupil progress and outcomes, combined with creativity within our curriculum offer.Some of our more unusual initiatives include an on-site farm and a whole-schoolresidential curriculum. This starts by giving our youngest children theexperience of a night-time walk and a campfire, leading through on-site campingunder canvas and culminating in longer trips away from school for the oldestchildren.

Our pupils face many challenges,including high levels of deprivation and associated difficulties. Significantnumbers of pupils arrive mid-year and with little or no English. Our systemsand staff training reflect these additional challenges and we collectivelystrive to overcome these barriers.

The Post:

Could you be our SchoolBusiness Leader / Manager?

Are you a strategicthinker, with the experience and business acumen required for senior leadershipat our school?

We want to hear from you if youare excited to work within our ethos and capitalise on opportunities to furtherdevelop the school, maximising what we offer our pupils and wider community,and continuing to provide long-term financial sustainability.

You would join an enthusiastic,dynamic and committed team, with modern buildings and facilities and a collaborative,supportive atmosphere. Elsley is a diverse and happy community with a wealth ofexperience and cultures. We focus on making a positive impact on our childrenand community, who are at the heart of everything we do.
The SBLM role at Elsley willincorporate the following six aspects:

• Leading Support Services
• Finance
• Procurement
• Infrastructure
• Human Resources
• Marketing

The Person:

Values and Ethics

Working within the leadershipteam, the SBLM must be fully aligned with Elsley’s ethos and values and havethe highest regard for ethical decision making.

You will:

• have exceptional skills andexperience in the six aspects of the SBLM role
• have excellent teamwork andcommunication skills
• be passionate about improvingchildren’s lives

We are a schoolwith:

• A supportive and welcomingatmosphere
• A creative and holistic approachto education
• A wellbeing award and commitmentto genuinely supporting staff
• A learning community and a strongcommitment to developing everyone
• Leadership support andprofessional development opportunities
• Access to staffbenefits
• An employee assistanceprogramme

How to apply:

Please visit our website via thebutton below for an application pack including job description, personspecification and how to apply.

Closing Date: 8:30am onMonday 23rd June 2025.

Interview Date:Week commencing 30th June 2025.

Start Date: September2025.

Brent Schools arecommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successfulapplicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.