We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Academy Business Lead to join Applebee Wood School. The Business Lead will play a central role in ensuring the school runs smoothly. This role is about balancing day-to-day operations, managing people, and contributing to the school's long-term goals.
You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Central Team to implement, review and maintain policies, procedures and systems that support the effective running of the school. Preparing reports and analysing data and maintaining accurate records will be a key part of the role ensuring information is up to date accessible and available for audit.
This is a highly operational role. You will have direct responsibility for the management and oversight of support staff and services including administration, premises, site, IT and catering. You will take ownership of operational compliance across school overseeing all administrative systems and processes, working with colleagues and the Central Team to ensure health and safety, premises, safeguarding, HR and statutory compliance requirements are met. You will also play a vital role providing administration support and guidance for the Governing Committee throughout the process.
You will collaborate with the site team to ensure health and safety processes meet the required standards and that the school is fully compliant in all areas. You will act as the health and safety co-ordinator ensuring systems are in place for effective monitoring and reporting. HR matters, including absence management, payroll and recruitment, will also fall under your responsibilities as will managing the contracts of all staff.
A good understanding of budget management and Special School funding is desirable. You will work closely with the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) to manage resources effectively and will be up to date on the latest sector updates from the ESFA alongside the Finance Lead. Additionally, you’ll help promote and market the school, support fundraising efforts, and drive income generation activities.
The above is a flavour of what to expect in the post Academy Business Lead and the role is not limited to the duties outlined above. The post holder will be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the level of the role.