St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden

Saffron Walden

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School South Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3DWDiocese of BrentwoodSchool Business Manager28 hours p/w, term-time only (plus 3 weeks of school holidays)St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is seeking an experienced and dedicated School Business Manager to join our thriving school community. This is a key leadership role, ensuring the effective management of school operations and resources. About UsWe are a caring and friendly Catholic school where our ethos is at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is to provide an educational experience that nurtures the spiritual, social, and academic development of each child while fostering respect for one another and the wider world.We were recently named the top primary school in East Anglia in The Times Parent Power Guide 2025. Key ResponsibilitiesAs School Business Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the school's financial, administrative, and operational functions, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations.Your key responsibilities will include:Financial Management – Budget planning, monitoring, and financial accounting and reporting in line with Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) requirements.Human Resources – Ensure recruitment processes and any contractual matters are effectively managed, staff contracts, payroll, and professional development, including maintenance of the Single Central Record.Governance & Compliance – Supporting the Headteacher and Governing Body, including but not limited to implementing policies, safeguarding measures, and GDPR compliance.Strategic Planning – Contributing to the school's long-term development and operational efficiency.Office Management – To be responsible for the management of the administrative support function, including performance management of the office team. Person SpecificationWe are looking for a highly motivated and proactive individual with the following:Experience in finance, personnel, or administrative management.A strong background in financial management, budgeting, and payroll.Experience leading and motivating teams, with excellent organisational skills.High levels of literacy, numeracy, and ICT competency.Knowledge of school funding, HR policies, and compliance requirements (desirable).A commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, and the welfare of children. What We OfferA supportive and ambitious Senior Leadership Team.Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils and a dedicated staff team.Strong partnerships with governors, parents, and external agencies.Excellent professional development opportunities.An Ofsted rating of GOOD (September 2023) and an OUTSTANDING Catholic School Inspection (December 2018).Competitive salary. Application ProcessWe warmly invite prospective applicants to visit our school. To apply, please complete the CES application form, and return it to Elaine McNally (Head Teacher) at head@stmsw.co.uk. Closing date: 11.59pm on Sunday, 16 March 2025Shortlisting: Thursday, 20 March 2025Interviews: W/C 24 March 2025 (TBC) Please note: We do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. Safeguarding StatementSt Thomas More Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All recruitment practices reflect this. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks, including references. Electronic applications must be signed before attending an interview.    

St Damian's RC Science College

Ashton-under-Lyne

ST DAMIAN’S R.C. SCIENCE COLLEGELees Road, Ashton Under Lyne   OL6 8BHTel:  0161 330 5974       Mr S Logue, Headteacher Teacher of ScienceSalary: MPS/UPSStart Date:  September 2025 St Damian’s is a heavily oversubscribed Roman Catholic Science College which is committed to the professional development of staff and promoting the welfare of children. We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and innovative Teacher of Science.  There is access to a well-established range of exciting curriculum materials that inspire and motivate pupils.  Our Science results are consistently outstanding and we are determined that this will continue. These results are the outcome of exceptional pastoral care, high-quality teaching and strong leadership. We are looking for a teacher who will ensure our children continue to receive an excellent education. The person we are looking for will be committed to enthusing children of all abilities, be passionate about teaching and learning, and will be supportive of the College’s Catholic ethos. We have achieved back-to-back outstanding and over the past few years we have been awarded a plethora of external awards. We are proud to be a high achieving Catholic school, who consistently produces at least good outcomes for our great children.  Equally, we are also proud that we have a very stable staff who love working here and enjoy the benefits St Damian’s has to offer. St Damian’s is situated on the Tameside and Oldham border and is widely recognised for the quality of care it provides for all pupils and the professional opportunities afforded to all colleagues.  The College is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.  CES application forms can be downloaded from www.cesew.org.uk. and further details are available from our website www.stdamians.co.uk Letters of application should be returned to Mr S Logue, Headteacher.  Closing Date for Applications:   Monday 31st March 2025, 12 noon Interviews:   Wednesday 23rd April 2025

St Angela's Ursuline School

London

St Angela’s is a unique and exceptional school. As one of the few schools recently judged as Outstanding by OfSTED you should consider this post if you are committed to ensure our excellent students are constantly challenged to develop personally as well as academically. The staff of St Angela’s are first and foremost subject experts who are hard working, forward thinking and a well paid and cared for staff that demonstrate their outstanding nature each day. If you have the skills to be part of that team you will need: • be able to lead a year group to develop the character of each student and ensure the academic success of all learners • a proven track record of excellent teaching and the ability and/or desire to teach to A-Level. (dependant on subject above) • the subject knowledge, energy and passion to work in an Outstanding school. • excellent interpersonal skills with children and adults as well as a good sense of humour.Please contact Miss F Murphy St Angela’s Ursuline School, St George’s Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 8HU. Tel: 0208 472 6022 Email: vacancies@stangelas-ursuline.co.uk