Business Manager (Bursar)
Hulme Hall Grammar School
Stockport
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive Salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 17 May 2024
Job overview
An exciting opportunity to contribute to the leadership of an excellent, small, inclusive independent school set in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The Business Manager (Bursar) is responsible for providing professional leadership and management of school support staff in partnership with the teaching staff, to enhance their effectiveness in order to achieve improved standards of learning and achievement in the school.
The Business Manager promotes the highest standards of business ethos within the administrative function of the school and strategically ensures the most effective use of resources in support of the school’s learning objectives.
The Business Manager is responsible for the Finance and Administration, Management Information and IT, Human Resources, Facilities and Property, Catering and Health and Safety management of the school. The Business Manager’s main areas of responsibility encompass the following areas:
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Management
- Premises Management
- Compliance, Risk Management and Health and Safety
- Human Resources
The successful candidate will be educated to at least degree level. It is likely, though not essential, that this person will have a degree in a business or financial related subject, or experience leading to an equivalent competence. Although not essential, an accounting qualification, MBA or similar business qualification would be advantageous.
The Business Manager is a senior leadership position, and the salary will be commensurate with the appointee’s experience and the seniority of the role.
If, having read the information, you would like to apply for this post, please complete the application form, together with a covering letter. When writing your letter, you should include:
- Your career pattern to date.
- Your reasons for applying for the post at Hulme Hall Grammar School.
- The experience and skills which you feel would equip you for this role.
Please submit your completed application and covering letter to the Headmaster’s Secretary, Mrs Cooke (d.cooke@hulmehallschool.org) no later than noon on Friday 17th May 2024.
Shortlisting will take place the week beginning Monday 20th May 2024 with interviews scheduled for the week beginning Monday 27th May 2024.
All applicants are actively encouraged to make an arrangement to visit the school and to meet the Headmaster in advance of your application. Visits to the school can be made in the following ways:
- Phone: 0161 485 3524 - speak to Mrs Cooke, Headmaster’s Secretary
- Email: secretary@hulmehallschool.org
Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.
Hulme Hall Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer and values a diverse workforce; we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Attached documents
About Hulme Hall Grammar School
- Hulme Hall Grammar School
- Beech Avenue, Stockport
- Cheshire
- SK3 8HA
- United Kingdom
Hulme Hall Grammar School is a two-form entry independent school noted for its small class sizes, caring and nurturing ethos and focus on the individual child. Hulme Hall Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
The school re-located to a new site with buildings listed as being of local historic interest. The area is designated as conservation and is unique in the South Manchester area.
Headteacher
Dean Grierson
Values and vision
Hulme Hall Grammar School wants to provide all students with a warm and friendly learning environment. The all-through school works to challenge individuals so that they achieve to the highest of their ability and have the chance to succeed in all that they do. The school believes that every child is a valuable member of the community and offers small class sizes, allowing for teachers to get to know them as individuals. It nurtures student’s confidence and self-esteems so that they are prepared for life after school and the challenges they may face in an ever-changing society. Hulme Hall Grammar School offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities for students to get involved in and learn new skills outside of the classroom.
Independent Schools Inspectorate
“Hulme Hall Grammar is a very caring, nurturing school which largely meets its aims. Pupils achieve well, including children in the EYFS. Many do well because support for the learning of the with SEND in the enrichment department is a strength. Throughout the school, pupils respond positively to the well-designed, flexible curriculum. The extra-curricular programme provides a good range of activities in which pupils succeed.”
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