School Business Manager - Full-time - Special Needs Position

We will strive to ensure that all of our students receive additional opportunities in school to become responsible, respectful and active citizens who are able to play their part and become actively involved in public life as adults. We pride ourselves in our collaborative work with our local communities, we aim to establish this quickly in Sheppey and are very excited about providing a long-await invaluable education provision for the Island community. We are looking for a School Business Manager lead across our Sheppey schools. Working closely with the Kent & Medway Hub and headteachers. This position will include the management of other members of the team. + The Successful candidate will be required to contribute to the development of the schools' values and vision and communicate these clearly and enthusiastically to all staff and other stakeholders. + The role will inevitably evolve and change as the school expands, the successful candidate must be willing to work flexibly and adjust to changing needs and priorities as the school develops. + The role will include Work with the Senior Leadership team to deliver an appropriate programme of professional development for all staff including quality coaching and mentoring, in line with the school's improvement plan and performance management. + This is a full-time, permanent position with a National NJC pay grade PO4 scale point 35-38. The successful applicant will have: + To oversee the recruitment, induction, probation and payroll for the schools within the Kent Hub. (Sheppey Schools) + Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with budget holders, suppliers and contractors. + Support the Heads of School in ensuring compliance in all operational areas to include Health & Safety. + Support the Heads of School with oversight of financial planning & budget oversight. + An in-depth knowledge of IT e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint, Databases. To manage the accounts and assist in the preparation of returns and reports to comply with financial regulations. + Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. + Experience of working within a busy finance office environment. We can offer you: + The opportunity to work in a passionate, supportive and inclusive team. + A commitment to support you in developing new skills through a wide range of professional development opportunities and experiences. Checks

Background to Alternative Learning Trust - Kent & Medway Hub Alternative Learning Trust (ALT) is a multi-academy trust (MAT) for Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), Alternative Provisions (APs), and Specialist Settings. We are a collaborative trust and believe the most sustainable developments and improvements come from working together. We are driven to transform the educational experiences of all children and young people, offering them opportunities to reach sustainable outcomes for the rest of their lives. These values are accompanied by excellent pedagogy, vibrant curriculum models, and responsible governance. The Alternative Learning Trust became a multi-academy trust (MAT company number 11788031) in June 2019. Nore Academy will become the sixth school of The Alternative Learning Trust; The other schools of the trust includes Limes College, Estuary Academy North, Estuary Academy Island, Will Adams Academy, Saffron Valley Collegiate. The Trust has been established to work with Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) and alternative providers who support vulnerable students to access and engage with education. Many of our students have special educational needs and some have been excluded from mainstream education. As a Trust we have the following core set of values for our staff and the families we support:

• the need for people to flourish in all areas of their lives; we are stronger through a sense of community; social justice is vital.
Our Kent & Medway Hub Background to Estuary Academy North Estuary Academy North is located in Gravesend, Kent and has been on a considerable and fast-paced journey, making exciting and positive strides forward. We have an amazing team who are focused on providing the best outcomes for our students, promoting positive behaviour for learning and creating a high-quality teaching environment. Ofsted say that 'For many pupils, their time at Estuary Academy North is transformational.' We strongly believe in this moral purpose and seek to continue to grow the exceptional team working to achieve this. With the right facilities and a well renowned SEND department, now is the time to come and work with us. Recent Ofsted - Good with Outstanding for personal development. Once employed you will be given excellent support and training as we want to upskill the right candidate to ensure we have an excellent support team for our young people. Background to Will Adams Academy Will Adams Academy is located in Gillingham and joined Alternative Learning Trust in April 2022. The school has recently reorganised their structure and is working closely with our Gravesend school in sharing facilities, expertise and curriculum development. Ofsted outcome - Good. Will Adams is our smallest Kent & Medway hub school with only 45 children, but it is also home to our exceptional SEMH Assessment Centre and Apollo Training programmes which are commissioned by the Medway Local Authority.