Salary: NJC Grade H, FTE 38,626 43,693 (actual salary approx. 33,929 38,380) with progression to Grade I, FTE 44,711 46,731 (actual salary 39,274 41,048) [pay award pending]
Overview of Position
The Directors of Emmaus CAT Trust Board, Local Governing Body and Senior Leadership Team of St Stephen's RC Primary School wish to appoint a talented individual who is an exceptional leader, to provide outstanding business support services to pupils, teaching staff and the wider community.
Could this be you?
If it is you, you would be responsible for the following:
Strategic leadership of all the support functions within school, to include but not limited to estates management, finance, HR and the training and development of staff, ensuring all policies, procedures and systems are in place.
Provide business support with prompt and accurate reporting to the Headteacher and Local Governing Body
Responsible for the management of support staff across the school.
Responsible for management of the school's support function in collaboration with the CATs central team.
Work closely with the central finance team with regards to budget monitoring and transactional processing
Responsible for the school's HR function and processing for payroll
If so, we are looking for a candidate who:
Demonstrates a robust business acumen combined with outstanding leadership skills
Is a strong self-motivator, driven to achieve tasks, overcome challenges as well as providing direction for others
Works positively and inclusively with colleagues, parents and all stakeholders
Possesses a good understanding of estate management, finance and HR administration
Is experienced in Health and Safety issues
Understands the culture and climate of educational settings
Working practice of the following systems would be beneficial; PS Financials, Iris, Orovia, Evolve and IAM compliant.
Closing Date: Friday 12 September 2025, 9.00am
Interview Date: Friday 19th September 2025
Other Information:
Full details regarding this vacancy are available in the attached application pack.
Visits to St Stephen's RC Primary School are encouraged and strongly recommended. Please contact head@stsrcp.co.uk to arrange a mutually convenient date and time to visit.
Applications should be submitted on the attached application form. Completed application forms and supporting documents should be returned to head@stsrcp.co.uk by the closing date of Friday 12th September 2025, 9.00am
Interviews will take place: Friday 19th September 2025.
Safer Recruitment
Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust and St Stephen's RC Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance. Evidence of ID for the successful candidate will be retained on file.
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