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School Business Leader - Maternity Cover
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 16 Ionawr 2025 |
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| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 27 Ionawr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | London, E10 5DN |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 788c65b3-3c9e-4a1a-ab03-6427d917bae6 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Thank you for your interest in working at George Mitchell School. I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about our unique school and to highlight the significance of this important appointment. You are applying to join a staff team that are committed to providing the best opportunities for all students. The school is extremely ambitious and continually improving in all aspects. Therefore, I am looking for exceptional people with energy and drive to join us in this work. You will notice our school ethos and PRIDE values, which embodies the standard of the school we aspire to be.
The school is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic interim Business Leader to cover our current post holder’s maternity leave. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Finance Manager or Business Leader who is able to hit the ground running, building a strong rapport with both School and Trust leaders to ensure that the school’s existing financial strategy is carried out, while maintaining high standards of business practice across the Finance and HR functions of the school.
We are looking for a Business Leader who will:
• Have successful leadership and management experience in a school, or in a relevant field outside education;
• Be an effective line manager, using existing experience and effective communication and interpersonal skills to build positive and effective working relationships with all stakeholders;
• Have experience of using financial and administrative software;
• Be committed to safeguarding, confidentiality and equality;
• Strive to achieve the best outcomes for all pupils;
• Act with integrity, honesty, loyalty and fairness to safeguard the assets, financial probity and reputation of George Mitchell School.
What the school offers its staff
Why work at George Mitchell?
Following a recent Ofsted inspection the school was judged as ‘Good’.
We are an all through school which creates the unique opportunity to work across phases which is great for professional development. We are also part of an academy trust, Partnership Learning, whose specialist directors provide support and guidance across our Finance and HR functions.
We are a small school with 4 form entry at secondary and 2 form entry at primary. The size of each year group means that staff get to know individual students and their families really well and form excellent relationships. The school has a ‘community’ feel built on excellent relationships between all staff. Staff turnover is low and wellbeing good.
Our students benefit from new buildings and improved facilities. We have a vast number of computers, interactive whiteboards in every classroom and banks of laptops that are available for student use.
Our focus is on ensuring that every child gets the very best education possible. Our reputation is dependent on the happiness and achievements of all our pupils, which is reflected in our school intent.
George Mitchell is within walking distance from Leyton underground and Leyton Midland station.
The school also has a staff carpark.
Why work in Waltham Forest?
Waltham forest is a diverse East London borough with excellent commuting links, served by the London Overground, Central, Victoria and Greater Anglia lines. School staff employed by the London Borough of Waltham Forest are eligible for a number of benefits, to include:
- Workplace Options - Employee Assistance providers
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Eye Tests
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance.
Thank you for your interest in working at George Mitchell School. I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about our unique school and to highlight the significance of this important appointment. You are applying to join a staff team that are committed to providing the best opportunities for all students. The school is extremely ambitious and continually improving in all aspects. Therefore, I am looking for exceptional people with energy and drive to join us in this work. You will notice our school ethos and PRIDE values, which embodies the standard of the school we aspire to be.
The school is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic interim Business Leader to cover our current post holder’s maternity leave. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Finance Manager or Business Leader who is able to hit the ground running, building a strong rapport with both School and Trust leaders to ensure that the school’s existing financial strategy is carried out, while maintaining high standards of business practice across the Finance and HR functions of the school.
We are looking for a Business Leader who will:
• Have successful leadership and management experience in a school, or in a relevant field outside education;
• Be an effective line manager, using existing experience and effective communication and interpersonal skills to build positive and effective working relationships with all stakeholders;
• Have experience of using financial and administrative software;
• Be committed to safeguarding, confidentiality and equality;
• Strive to achieve the best outcomes for all pupils;
• Act with integrity, honesty, loyalty and fairness to safeguard the assets, financial probity and reputation of George Mitchell School.
What the school offers its staff
Why work at George Mitchell?
Following a recent Ofsted inspection the school was judged as ‘Good’.
We are an all through school which creates the unique opportunity to work across phases which is great for professional development. We are also part of an academy trust, Partnership Learning, whose specialist directors provide support and guidance across our Finance and HR functions.
We are a small school with 4 form entry at secondary and 2 form entry at primary. The size of each year group means that staff get to know individual students and their families really well and form excellent relationships. The school has a ‘community’ feel built on excellent relationships between all staff. Staff turnover is low and wellbeing good.
Our students benefit from new buildings and improved facilities. We have a vast number of computers, interactive whiteboards in every classroom and banks of laptops that are available for student use.
Our focus is on ensuring that every child gets the very best education possible. Our reputation is dependent on the happiness and achievements of all our pupils, which is reflected in our school intent.
George Mitchell is within walking distance from Leyton underground and Leyton Midland station.
The school also has a staff carpark.
Why work in Waltham Forest?
Waltham forest is a diverse East London borough with excellent commuting links, served by the London Overground, Central, Victoria and Greater Anglia lines. School staff employed by the London Borough of Waltham Forest are eligible for a number of benefits, to include:
- Workplace Options - Employee Assistance providers
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Eye Tests
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance.