The Governors are seeking an exceptional candidate to fill the role of School Business Manager at Chichester Free School. 

The Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and diligent person with experience of operating as a School Business Manager in either a maintained, Academy or independent school. Exceptional organisational skills are essential as is an aspiration to contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school. 

The successful candidate will be confident, enthusiastic, well organised and will demonstrate initiative. In addition to an admin team the role of SBM at Chichester Free School is directly supported by a management accountant (3 days per week) who is a qualified chartered accountant.

You will:

• be flexible and adaptable to work with the changing needs of the school
• have excellent organisational/administrative and ICT skills
• be approachable and friendly with all pupils, parents and staff

We will offer you:

• A unique opportunity to be a founding member of staff and help build the school
• A happy and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards
• The opportunity to develop the role as the school grows 

You can view further details in our job pack here (opens in a new window).

To apply please click the blue 'How to apply' button on this webpage. Potential candidates are encouraged to call Karie Wright with any questions on 01243 792690

Dates: Apply by noon Thursday, 20th November 2014, Job start asap, Interviews w/c 24th November 

Chichester Free School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In accordance with our Child Protection Policy we are unable to process applications without a fully completed application form. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’ must be declared when applying. The applicant may post such a declaration in an envelope marked Private & confidential for the Principal to Chichester Free School, The Courtyard,Vinnetrow Business Park, Vinnetrow Rd, Chichester, PO20 1QH. The successful applicant must obtain List 99 clearance and DBS clearance at enhanced level.