Bourne Education Trust
School Business Leader
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School Business Leader
School Business Leader
Position: School Business Leader Location: Everest Community Academy, Basingstoke Trust: Bourne Education Trust
About Everest Community Academy
Everest Community Academy is a thriving secondary school at the heart of its local community, proudly serving families across Basingstoke and the surrounding area.
At Everest, our core values—aspire, enrich, belong—shape everything we do. We are unapologetically ambitious for our students and committed to delivering the highest standards of education. Our goal is to be the school of choice for local families, recognised for:
- Our inclusive ethos
- Strong academic outcomes
- An unwavering belief in the potential of every child
Our curriculum is broad, balanced, and designed to:
- Spark curiosity
- Raise aspirations
- Foster a lifelong love of learning
- Support social and emotional development
- Equip students with the skills and confidence to thrive in an ever-changing world
Details
Contract & Salary
- Contract: Full-time, permanent
- Salary: Hampshire Grade F1 – F5*: £41,983 – £46,564 (with flexibility acknowledged for exceptional experience)
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Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Working closely with the Trust’s central team and cluster leader to support setting the strategic financial and business direction of relevant schools.
- Negotiating and influencing strategic decision-making within the school’s senior team.
- Attending senior management/leadership team, full governing committee, and governing sub-committee meetings where necessary.
(For the full job description and full requirements, please see our applicant pack on our careers website).
Essential Requirements
- Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in a comparable role.
- Finance & Accountancy: Accounting qualification or equivalent significant experience in financial management.
- Professional Commitment: Demonstrable understanding of, and commitment to, protection and safeguarding of children.
- Proven Growth: A track record of continuous professional development.
Our Culture & Values at Bourne Education Trust
We value colleagues who embody:
- Reflective, optimistic, and aspirational outlook
- Collaborative and innovative mindset
- Commitment to, engagement with, and professionalism in their roles
- Advocacy for equality and inclusivity
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Application Process
Please click [Quick Apply] to complete our online application form. USD do not note: CVs without a fully completed application will not be evaluated.
Note: If applying via a job board such as LinkedIn, your submission will redirect you to our careers site, where the online application form must be fully completed.
Benefits (highlight key additional offerings):
- Workplace pension through LGPS
- Occupational sick pay
- Recognition policies for performance/long service
- Ongoing training, learning, and development opportunities
- Well-being support:
- 24/7 online GP access
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Online wellness support
- Free eye tests and flu vaccinations
- Family-friendly policies
- Discounts on daily essentials, entertainment, or holidays via My Staff Shop benefits platform
- Flexible work-life balance
- Free on-site parking and cycle-to-work scheme
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