Lewisham Council

School Business Manager Myatt Garden Primary School

Lewisham Council  •  £54k - £59k/yr  •  United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Myatt Garden is looking for a passionate and dynamic School Business Manager to join our school.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:-

  • finance, procurement, personnel, administration and premises to ensure the smooth operation of the school’s facilities and premises resources which support teaching and learning.
  • making a significant contribution to the School’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) working closely with the Headteacher and other members of the SLT to ensure that the school meets the needs of its learners and the wider community.
  • line management of the support services of the school: the premises team and school business administration team and wrap around care staff.

The successful candidate must be available to start in January 2027 (earlier if possible). We are offering an annual salary of £ 53,994 — £59,394 (PO4/PO5).

We know that the best way to get a true feel for our school and what we are like at Myatt Garden is by visiting us.

We strongly encourage all considering this role to come and visit our school. Please contact Reanne Snagg, the school admin officer, by telephone on 020 8691 0611 or send an email to recruitment@myattgarden.lewisham.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

We welcome applications from people from all sections of our wider community particularly those currently underrepresented on our school workforce and leadership team.

To apply for this post, please visit our website to download an information pack and application form.

All applications must be received by 9 am on Friday 23rd October

Shortlisting

All shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email or telephone on Thursday 29th October

Myatt Garden is an inclusive school and as part of our Anti-Racist agenda all applications will undergo blind shortlisting.

Shortlisted candidates may be subject on an online check.

Interviews

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 4th November and Friday 6th November

Appointment

The successful candidate would be expected to start in January 2027 (or earlier if possible)

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, any criminal conviction will need to be declared if you are appointed.

Myatt Garden School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any successful appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

If you would like more information please contact Reanne Snagg on 020 8691 0611 or send an email to recruitment@myattgarden.lewisham.sch.uk.

Lewisham Council

About Lewisham Council

Lewisham is a vibrant and culturally diverse borough. This reflected in all aspects of daily life, from the response to the pandemic where the community rallied to support our most vulnerable residents, to the 170 languages spoken in our homes, schools and businesses. We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

As we plan ahead, we are working towards a fairer, greener, healthier and more economically sound future for all in Lewisham. This means continuing our efforts to tackle climate change for generations to come; ensuring that good health and wellbeing is equally accessible to everyone; and safeguarding local jobs and up-skilling residents with tools they need to succeed. Building on the community spirit and activism that has been so prevalent in recent years, we are committed to creating a Future Lewisham we can all have a part in.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
1965
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