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A specialist secondary school in Little Amwell is seeking a dedicated School Business Manager to contribute to its Senior Leadership Team. This strategic role requires substantial HR and financial management experience, alongside the commitment to uphold operational excellence and support pupil development. Responsibilities include overseeing financial operations, leading HR processes, and being a vital part of whole-school leadership. Candidates who bring integrity and initiative will thrive in this nurturing environment.
Thank you for your interest in the role of School Business Manager at Pinewood School Academy Trust. We are a specialist secondary setting for pupils with Learning Difficulties, Autism, and Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and we pride ourselves on creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where every young person is supported to thrive.
We are seeking a highly skilled and committed professional to join our Senior Leadership Team as School Business Manager. This is a strategic role requiring substantial experience in HR and financial management, with the ability to lead confidently across both areas.
The successful candidate will:
Provide strategic oversight of the school’s financial operations, ensuring compliance, value for money, and long-term sustainability
Lead and manage HR processes, including recruitment, absence management, and staff wellbeing
Contribute to whole-school leadership and development as a key member of SLT
Uphold the highest standards of business ethos and operational excellence
We are looking for someone who brings not only technical expertise, but also integrity, initiative, and a genuine commitment to supporting our pupils and staff.
As a school, we are on an exciting journey, and we are committed to constantly growing and improving, always striving to provide the very best for our pupils. But what truly makes Pinewood special is our belief that every young person has potential, and with the right support, they can achieve wonderful things.
We warmly encourage prospective applicants to arrange an informal visit to the school, we’d love to show you first hand what makes Pinewood special. To arrange a visit or for any queries, please contact us via hr@pinewood.herts.sch.uk.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of our exciting School Business Manager opportunity. Applications must be submitted using the Pinewood School application form, as we are unfortunately unable to accept CV’s.
We look forward to receiving your applications and interest. Please see attached documents for further information.
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