School Business Manager

Established or Temporary contract: Established (37 hours, 52 weeks per year)

Ashgate Croft school, the largest special school in Derbyshire, caters for pupils from 4 – 19 years with PMLD/ complex needs, SLD, MLD and AS.

The Governors seek to appoint an exceptional leader as School Business Manager:

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to act as a strategic Leader and Manager
• Lead high quality resourcing
• Excel in financial management and security
• Lead support staff
• Lead on procurement, fundraising and marketing
• Contribute to the extension of community and business links
• Lead on Health and Safety across the school
• Support and advise the Board of Governors

We offer

• A truly inclusive ethos and shared commitment to secure the best outcomes for all students
• An opportunity to work with talented and committed staff
• Support from a forward thinking and dynamic team of leaders across the school
• A committed Governing Board
• The opportunity of a position where you will be developed to fulfil a high level leadership and management role.

For further details of the school, please visit http://www.ashgatecroft.derbyshire.sch.uk  The job description and application form can be downloaded from the School website. The School's application form should be sent to: Mrs Claire Jones, Headteacher, Ashgate Croft School, Ashgate Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 4BN or by e-mail: headteacher@ashgatecroft.derbyshire.sch.uk  

Closing Date for applications: Sunday 14th June 2015
Shortlisting Date: Friday 19th June 2015
Interview Date: Friday 26th June 2015

To arrange a visit, or for an informal discussion please contact Sue Cooper, School Business Manager on 01246 275111.

Available dates for visits include: 5th June 2015 (Morning) and 11th June 2015 (Afternoon)

Ashgate Croft School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment This post will be subject to satisfactory reference, enhanced DBS check and medical clearance.

Ashgate Croft School
Number of Pupils on roll: 138
Age range: 4 – 19 years