Teacher recruitment and retention strategy

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Job Title: School Business Manager

Grade: G8 (Point 26-31) £36,124 - £40,476

37 Hours Per Week (Term Time Only) or All Year Contract Option

St Giles’ CE Primary School is looking to appoint a permanent, suitably qualified and experienced School Business Manager from 1^st September 2025.

Main responsibilities:

 

• Be the school’s leading support staff professional and work with the senior team to assist the head teacher in ensuring the school meets its educational aims.
• To promote the highest standards of business ethos within the administrative function of the school and ensure the most effective use of resources in support of the school’s learning objectives

 

You will be responsible for:

 

• Line managing support staff and playing a key role in leading, training and motivating
• Budget planning and setting and providing advice and guidance on financial related matters
• Provide organisational and complex advisory support to the Head teacher and governing body on all aspects of school business management
• Implementing Health & Safety Legislation in the school
• General personnel matters
• Producing detailed reports, analysing and responding to complex correspondence

 

Main Duties:

 

• Take a lead role in planning, monitoring and evaluation of a budget
• Ensure the school complies with appropriate financial and Council procedures
• Monitor accounting procedures and resolve problems, ensure a full reconciliation is undertaken at least once a month
• Provide detailed analysis and evaluation of data and produce detailed reports
• Produce and respond to complex correspondence
• Manage complex administrative procedures
• Provide organisational and complex advisory support to the Head teacher and governing body on all aspects of school business management
• To assist in the formulation of the school development plan, school evaluation and other strategic documents
• Take an active role in co-ordinating and managing the relationships between the school and outside agencies
• Act as a point of contact with central and other agencies with regard to grant applications, gifts and other donations
• Develop relationships with suppliers to negotiate, manage and monitor contracts, tenders and agreements, using best value for the school at all times

 

St Giles’ CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

To request an application forms and further details please contact:

postbox@st-giles.walsall.sch.uk

Closing Date: Friday 20th June 2025

Interviews: W/C Monday 23rd June 2025

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SBM Job Description

 

Permanent Class Teacher Vacancy  (MPS 1-6)

Start Date: 1^st September 2025

Governors are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated class teacher to join the teaching team. The successful candidate will need to be willing to uphold the Christian ethos and support the aims and values of St Giles’ CE Primary School. We welcome applications from early carers or experienced teachers.

We offer a positive working environment, working alongside committed, supportive and enthusiastic staff, children, parents and governors.

To arrange a visit to the school, discuss the post or request an application pack please contact the school office on 01902 368308  or by email at postbox@st-giles.walsall.sch.uk

We are looking for a teacher who is:

• Committed and passionate teacher who is keen to develop and progress.
• Keen to immerse themselves fully in the life of the school.
• Experienced in teaching within KS1.
• Able to develop cross-curricular approaches to learning.
• Able to work in partnership with all staff.

 

We can offer you:

• A school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability.
• Collaborative working within school to support our endeavours to work smarter and achieve an effective balance between home and work.
• A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.
• The opportunity to work within a well-run, friendly school.
• Onsite parking.
• Wellbeing benefits scheme, including health and fitness support.

 

 

 

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

St Giles’ CE Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.

References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment.

This position is subject to recommendations within KCSIE September 24 which includes Internet searches, a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

 

Closing Date: Friday 6^th June 2025

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.

Contact postbox@st-giles.walsall.sch.uk to request an application pack and to arrange a visit to the school.

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St Giles Church of England Primary School - OFSTED Report

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