Permanent, All Year Round (52 Weeks), Full Time ·Start Date : Subject To Notice Period ·Reports to : Headteacher ·Location:
St Mary's Catholic High School, Woburn Road, Croydon, CR9 2EE, London Borough of Croydon / Flexible and Hybrid arrangements available We are looking to appoint a School Business Manager at St Mary's Catholic High School. This is a particularly exciting time to join the school as SBM, as we implement a vision of improvement across a range of operational areas. St. Mary’s Catholic High School is a small and growing secondary school delivering high-quality Catholic education in the centre of Croydon. Our commitment is reflected in our outstanding Progress 8 score for 2024, which places us in the top 5 schools for Croydon. We take pride in our school's dedication to supporting disadvantaged pupils and fostering social mobility. Our staff are passionately committed to ensuring that every student, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to succeed and thrive. The ideal candidate for this rewarding position will lead all aspects of our work to support education; you will develop and manage the team of business professionals who facilitate the delivery of high-quality Catholic education for young people through effective support to teaching and other staff. Key projects include introducing a new MIS, improving banking and finance systems, implementing a large-scale network and IT project, and enhancing premises, including a new sports MUGA. With our strong financial position, you have the opportunity to elevate St Mary’s, leveraging its central location and solid academic foundation. You do not need to be a practicing Catholic to apply. Visits to the school are warmly encouraged; please contact Francisca at the details below to arrange. Excited to find out more about our school? Please see our Welcome Video
here . Benefits of working at St Mary's Catholic High School: Ranked 5th place out of all schools in Croydon for progress. Excellent travel links with Central London and South London. Great location close to excellent shopping and local amenities. A collaborative approach and positive relationships. Strong strategic leadership. Support from managers and colleagues. Equality of opportunities for staff. Appreciation of staff achievement and contribution. Induction of new staff and ongoing development for ECT. Support for career progression. Links with St Mary's University for professional development. Access to on-site car and bicycle parking facilities for all members of staff. Generous local authority pension scheme for support staff. Your New Role: To provide professional leadership in all aspects of business support across the school. To provide strategic leadership and operational direction to the management of finance, HR, facilities and estates, IT, catering and administration services of the school. To be a member of the senior leadership team. To provide professional support, advice, and guidance to the Headteacher, SLT and governors. As full time SBM on a 52-week contract, you will be expected to be in the school during term time, with flexibility in terms of hybrid working during school holiday periods. How To Apply: To apply, please request an application form from Francisca at
stmaryscroydon@hays.com
or call them on 0207 259 8770 for more information. · Closing Date: Immediate, no later than 12 pm noon on Monday 20th January 2025. · Interview Date: week commencing Monday 27th January 2025. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for interview. St Mary’s Catholic High School reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Offers of employment may be subject to checks including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, right to work, satisfactory references, and suitability to work with children.
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