School Business Leader (SLT)

Experience

Essential

• Significant leadership experience in business operations such as finance, HR, estates, compliance, or project management
• Experience of managing budgets, financial reporting and medium‑term planning
• Experience of managing teams and developing staff
• Experience managing risk, compliance and regulatory responsibilities

Desirable

• Experience working in a school or public‑sector environment
• Experience managing digital/IT strategy and systems
• Experience of income generation or managing grants
• Experience of leading marketing or communications activity
• Experience overseeing contracts, suppliers and value‑for‑money procurement

Skills and Abilities - Essential

• Strategic thinker with the ability to analyse information, solve problems and plan effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build positive relationships across the school community
• High level of organisation and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop staff teams
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and high standards
• Ability to interpret complex information and present it clearly to non‑specialists
• Confident in using digital tools, management systems and data to drive improvement
• Ability to ensure confidentiality, integrity and professionalism at all times

Personal Qualities - Essential

• Professional, resilient and adaptable
• Collaborative and proactive in contributing to whole‑school improvement
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Strong ethical judgement and commitment to safeguarding
• Positive, solution‑focused mindset
• Aligns with the school’s values, ethos and community‑centred culture

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