Federation Business Manager

Our Lady's Catholic Primary SchoolEast Meadway,Tile Cross, Birmingham B33 0AUTel: www.ourladys.bham.org.ukDEPUTY HEAD TEACHERFROM 28TH April 2025 (or sooner)ISR Salary Range: L6-10 (£56,316 - £62,202)The Board of Directors of Our Lady and All Saints Catholic MAC, wish to appoint a dedicated, inspirational and committed individual to the post of Deputy Head Teacher at Our Lady's Catholic Primary School.Our Lady's Catholic Primary School is a hidden primary school gem providing strong Catholic faith based education in the heart of a diverse community. Visitors are always impressed with the excellent behaviour of our children who in later years are proud to have been part of Our Lady's family. The school provides good academic standards and exceptional pastoral care by a dedicated staff. Pupils receive a sound educational grounding to prepare them for their future.We are looking for somebody who:is a practising Catholic with a strong personal faith

The Federation Business Manager (FBM), will oversee all operational functions of the Federation, which consists of a small team of administrators at each school and a site manager/caretaker. Direct areas of responsibility include:- Finance- Estates Management- Health, Safety and Compliance- People and Human Resources- ICT- Administration/Marketing/RecruitmentThis is a senior position within the Federation and as such we seek a candidate with presence and experience of management. We are looking for a Federation Business Manager (FBM), who embodies the Nolan principles of public life:1. Selflessness2. Integrity3. Objectivity4. Accountability5. Openness6. Honesty7. LeadershipThe role encompasses responsibility for the finance function and whilst you may not be a qualified accountant, you will have appropriate qualifications, experience and competence of management accounting, be highly numerate and able to manage and interpret financial data.Experience working in a school is desirable, but we welcome applicants from outside the education arena. It is however important to realise the difference when working in the public sector - that we are driven not by profit, but cost effective efficiency that will support learning. Tight budgets will always force a compromise, but the ability to make strategic decisions, to plan creatively and successfully within tight constraints and to deliver a seamless operation that maximised learning opportunities is at the heart of what you will do., with a passion for our faith and a strong sense of vocationis an exceptional practitioner who is passionate about education and the difference it makes to children's lives and puts the safety and wellbeing of children at the heart of all they do,is a forward thinking practitioner with a key interest in innovation and research to drive teaching and learning forward for all pupils including SEND,has an ambitious drive and high expectations of achievement for all pupils and has the motivation, organisation with the inter-personal skills to inspire this in others,has initiative, drive, integrity and excellent interpersonal and communication skills,has the ability to manage change and shape future school improvement,is committed to working collaboratively with staff, parents/carers, governors, parish and local community.In return, we can offer:an inclusive school with amazing, diverse, well-motivated pupils who have a, thirst for knowledge and learning and a respect, The Governors of our popular and successful Catholic school are looking to appoint an experienced, dynamic, ambitious and exceptional leader who is committed and passionate about teaching and learning with a proven track record of success. The successful applicant will be someone who:

• is a committed practicing Catholic, who can share their faith and inspire all.
• is an inspirational leader with a clear vision for the future of our Catholic school.
• is passionate in giving our diverse intake of children the opportunity to reach their God given potential.
• is committed to improving the outcomes for all our pupils.
• has the drive, stamina and ability to lead, motivate, challenge and inspire pupils and staff.
• has a proven track record of raising standards in teaching and learning.
• has excellent communication, organisational and inter-personal skills.
• is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of our pupils
• has a commitment to maintaining and developing positive relationships with our Governors, Staff, Parents/Carers, Pupils, the Parish and wider community., High standards of Catholic Life, Collective Worship and an ambitious curriculum as recently recognised by the Archdiocese and OFSTED in their recent reports.
• a welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos.
• enthusiastic caring and well behaved pupils from our culturally diverse community who are eager to learn and are accepting of others.
• dedicated, friendly and supportive Governors and Staff who are keen to build high standards and who are committed to professional development.
• A well established Forest School with exceptional grounds
• A highly effective Early Years hub with strong links to the Pre-School