School Business Manager

COLAT is driven by an unwavering ambition to be the best. We believe exceptional people create outstanding schools, transforming lives and shaping the future of every student. We have academies located in north, south and east London combining the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos. We are also committed to providing training and development to all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within our evolving Trust. We: - believe strongly in the transformational nature of education operating schools in areas of significant disadvantage. - understand that strong outcomes lead to improved life chances for our students, so we are unapologetically results driven. - adopt a ‘warm/strict’ approach, combining high expectations with care and support meaning that we never compromise on standards or expectations - ensure that no student’s background becomes a reason for low expectations. provide an environment where students can learn without disruption - maintain exemplary standards of behaviour, with systems, rituals and norms that instil strong habits - take great pride in fostering an exceptionally positive learning environment and we work meticulously to maintain our strong ethos and culture. About the Role We are looking for a School Business Manager to join our team to strengthen the support function of the school. This is a senior leadership role at the heart of a vibrant school, responsible for leading the management of finance, administration, HR, estates, catering, and health and safety. Working closely with the Headteacher and the central Trust team, you will ensure efficient, secure and effective business operations that support outstanding outcomes for pupils. The role requires a proactive and collaborative leader who can manage teams, embed Trust policies and procedures, and play a key role in fostering a positive, high-performing school community. About you You will be: - fully aligned with our approach, understanding the critical role that all staff play in supporting a behavioural and learning culture. - highly effective and will strive to surpass what has been achieved. - committed to creating an environment that promotes academic, creative, sporting, linguistic and personal achievement. About Galleywall Primary School Galleywall triumphantly opened in September 2016 and achieved outstanding from OfSTED in May 2019. Galleywall is small jewel at the heart of a growing family of outstanding schools, sponsored by the prestigious City of London. Through this we are able to work in partnership with ‘Guildhall School of Music and Drama’ and other prominent institutions within the City. Our rich and broad curriculum stimulates creativity and sparks children's imagination. At the heart of our skills based curriculum is an emphasis on literacy and drama, creativity and the arts, independent enquiry, reflective thinking and col