School Business Leader

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of the school's financial operations, ensuring compliance, value for money, and long-term sustainability.
• Lead and manage HR processes, including recruitment, absence management, and staff wellbeing.
• Contribute to whole‑school leadership and development as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
• Uphold the highest standards of business ethos and operational excellence.

• Financial & HR experience, ideally as a previous School Business Leader or similar role.
• Uphold and contribute to our distinctive FCJ Catholic charism.
• Demonstrate the knowledge, experience, skills and commitment to support the school at the very highest level.
• Exhibit the determination and enthusiasm needed to be part of the leadership team, applying the school's vision and values.
• Have the highest expectations of staff and students and the vision to continually develop and build a strong staff team and cohesive student body.
• Inspire and motivate all students and staff to develop in a well‑disciplined and harmonious environment.

• Competitive salary.
• Great location with good road and rail links - with free on‑site parking.
• A strong culture of outdoor learning, both in school and the wider community.
• Staff wellbeing initiatives (Education Support).
• Access to CPD and training opportunities.
• Supportive colleagues and an inclusive working environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding.

Gumley House School FCJ is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subjected to a series of checks as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) publication.