School Business Manager

A new and unique opportunity for an exceptional candidate has arisen at Northwood School. We are seeking to appoint an innovative and experienced individual to take on the role of School Business Manager. You will lead the Finance and HR teams at the school whilst working closely with the Operations manager who overseas IT and Premises. You will play a crucial strategic role as a member of the Leadership Group, driving the school’s ambition and vision to become recognised across London as an exceptional place of learning. Key to this will be the maximising the use of school resources whilst identifying areas of income generation. Alongside this we would like to develop links to local businesses and the community to aid us in our strategic goals. As a relatively new position in the school there is a great deal of scope to make the role your own- creating and implementing projects that make a real difference. There is scope to discuss the terms and details of this role to fit in with the priorities of the school and the successful candidate skill set. As such flexible and part time opportunities will be considered. You will have the adaptability to want to grow and evolve with the school on the next stage of its journey. You will report directly to the Head Teacher and will be expected to be capable of working independently and on your own initiative. Interested applicants are welcomed to arrange an informal conversation about the post with the headteacher via the Heads PA, Simone Haigh: shaigh@nwschool.org.uk