Director of Finance/School Business Manager - Sandwell Community School

Sandwell Community School is a multi-site Alternative Provision School for KS3 and KS4 students. We support students who have been, or are at risk of being, permanently excluded, and we are proud to be one of the few schools with a Specialist Taskforce (APST). Through this taskforce, we also provide preventative education at our Centres of Learning.

We are ambitious in our aspirations, and our team of staff is key to our success. If you share our vision for the entitlement of all young people to an ambitious and diverse education, if you want to work in a school that focuses on what works and on genuine staff wellbeing, if you are prepared to work hard on the things that make a difference, and play your part in a strong, open and supportive culture, then please apply today.

This role will give you an opportunity to be a member of the Senior Leadership Team that is responsible for strategic management, continuous professional development, school policies and ensuring that all statutory education policies are implemented. If you have a passion for education, and you share our values, please see our application pack via our website .

Please provide a cover letter (maximum of two sides of A4 paper) with your application outlining your skills and experience in relation to the job description and person specification.

Applicants are welcome to discuss the position further and are encouraged to visit the school. Please arrange via .

Application forms can be found below. Completed applications should be sent to by Tuesday 25th February 2025 at 9.00am.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) clearance is required for this role.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check, including a Barred list check. If you are barred from working with children, you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.

If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.

Contract: 37 hrs pw, Full Time (Part Time negotiable)

Salary: Grade H, SCP 38-43 £47,754 - £52,805 p.a.

Closing Date: Tuesday 25th February 2025 at 9.00am