Business Manager
1st January 2026 start
Full Time – permanent

Salary: Band 13 (£60,518-69,425) - Commensurate with similar posts,
dependent on experience

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional & ambitious Business Manager to play a key
role in the next phase of our development. As the schools leading support staff
professional, you will be part of the school leadership team, reporting directly to the
headteacher and play a pivotal role in driving strategic and operational excellence .
You will be responsible for the financial strategy and business management of the
school including, Finance, Site Management, Health & Safety, HR, IT, Catering and
business management functions, and play a key role in improvement planning,
marketing and providing strategic vision. You will ensure systems and financial
practices are kept under review and be involved in evidence-based decision making
that will establish our school as a first choice for local families.

CCGS is moving from a diamond model to wholly mixed grammar school from
September 2025 and is located in central Ramsgate. The school has a reputation for
high standards of student behaviour, academic achievement and pastoral care and
maintains an enviable programme of extra-curricular provision.

We are looking for someone who:
• can demonstrate significant successful experience of leadership and
management in a relevant setting and has the ability to inspire colleagues,
peers and teams
• offers proven experience of managing a large budget and extensive capital
expenditure
• has the ability to lead and quality assure the delivery of facilities management,
premises and catering

You will:
• ensure that financial and administrative procedures effectively support the
school in maintaining outstanding quality of education and outcomes
• be able to lead, inspire, develop and challenge a team
• have excellent communication inter-personal and administrative skills
• be honest, reliable and hardworking
• act as Company Secretary as part of your role

You will be expected to:
• play a leading role in the life and work of the school as part of our strategic
leadership team, modelling the highest professional standards
• effectively and efficiently manage the school’s finance, Estates, HR,
admissions and other administrative systems
• manage and motivate our office team so their tasks are done to the highest
standards and to deadline

If you believe that you are the dynamic enthusiastic leader we are seeking, please
complete an application form which can be obtained, along with supporting material
for this post, from the ‘Vacancies’ section of the school website
www.ccgrammarschool.co.uk Applications to be emailed to Mark Baker-Milner, HR &
Administration Manager at mbaker@ccgrammarschool.co.uk

Closing date: 10am Friday September 12th 2025
Interview dates: September 18th and 19th 2025

Please note references will be taken up prior to interview

Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that we are also required to undertake online recruitment checks (including social media) on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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