THE LEAF TRUST - 6 days remaining
Closing Date 20/03/2025
C/O Kings' Forest Primary School Station Road, KingswoodBristol, Not recorded, BS15 4PQ
£19,374.96 - £20,861.28

The Role – A School-Based Leadership Opportunity

Are you a highly organised and strategic operational leader looking to make a direct impact at school level? As a School Business Partner, you will be a key member of the school’s leadership team, ensuring the smooth and efficient management of school operations.

This is a school-based role, working closely with the Headteacher and senior leaders to provide expert guidance on finance, payroll, HR, estates, procurement, health and safety, GDPR, and business operations. Your leadership will help the school maximize resources, drive efficiency, and ensure compliance with Trust policies and legal requirements, enabling Headteachers to focus on teaching, learning, and school improvement.

This role requires someone who thrives on multitasking, problem-solving, and bringing structure to operational processes—if you love being the go-to person for keeping things running smoothly, this is the job for you!

We are looking for someone who:

• Is super organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities at once.
• Holds a Certificate in School Business Management (or equivalent qualification) OR is willing to complete the qualification in post as part of an apprenticeship.
• Has experience in finance, HR, estates, office management, or school business

operations.

• Has line management experience, with strong leadership skills to develop teams, drive improvements, and implement best practices.
• Is proactive, solution-focused, and committed to making a positive impact on school
• 
  Can work independently while also collaborating with Headteachers, governors, and the Trust central team.

The Trust and the School:                      

St. Barnabas CofE Primary School is part of The Leaf Trust, a family of 14 schools (12 primary, 1 junior, and 1 infant school) committed to creating exceptional learning environments within our local communities. The Trust are proud to be a leading Primary and Early Years Trust in the South-West and a leading voice in Primary and Early Years education.

At St Barnabas, we are incredibly proud of our inclusive culture and dedicated staff team. We warmly invite you to consider joining our fantastic team, where you can make a meaningful difference and truly "let your light shine" (Matthew 5:16).

St Barnabas Church of England Primary School is a vibrant and successful school rooted in strong values and close connections with St Barnabas Church and the Bristol Diocese. Within our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), our Nursery class, Little Stars, welcomes 24 enthusiastic 3–4-year-olds daily. We are looking for an outstanding EYFS practitioner to join our EYFS team and help our children thrive and flourish.

Our school is grounded in the values of Ambition, Resilience, and Compassion, and we strive to embody these every day. If you share our commitment to nurturing young learners, achieving excellent outcomes, and creating a positive, inclusive learning environment, we would love to hear from you. 

What We Can Offer You:

As a Trust:

• A School-Based Leadership Role: Be a vital part of the school’s senior leadership team, shaping business operations and making a tangible difference.
• Professional Growth: We invest in staff development, offering CPD opportunities, leadership training, and the option to complete a School Business Management qualification and apprenticeship.
• A Supportive Network: Work alongside school leaders while benefiting from collaboration with other Business Partners and the Trust’s central team.
• Employee Wellbeing: We prioritise staff wellbeing through annual surveys, Wellbeing Committees, a dedicated staff wellbeing day, and a focus on maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Financial Benefits: We value our staff and offer excellent pension packages for both teaching and support staff. Additionally, take advantage of our Cycle to Work Scheme, and discount retail platform to help you save money on various purchases

As a School:

• A Great Working Environment: Join a supportive, skilled, and hard-working team with a positive and good-humoured ethos.
• A Warm, Supportive Community: Be part of a friendly school with strong links to the church and wider community.
• Loki – Our School Dog: Enjoy the positive energy of our four-legged team member, who brings joy to staff and pupils alike!

Visits to the School and Further Information

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the school office at office@stbarnabasprimaryschool.co.uk to arrange a visit. We also invite you to browse our respective websites for more information about our School and Trust:

More Information: https://www.eteach.com/careers/theleaftrust/job/school-business-partner-1469018/?lang=en-GB