School Business Manager

School Business Manager

To start January 2023

Grade PO4 Scp 38-41 £42,614 - £45,648 plus LW - £2,013  

Full time - Monday to Friday all year round

Leopold Primary is a large and popular primary school in the rich multi-cultural London Borough of Brent. Our School is seeking an inspiring, experienced and enthusiastic business manager to join our committed leadership team. We are looking for a school business manager (SBM) to join our senior leadership team. The SBM will be responsible for managing the strategy and operation of the business functions of our school, including financial management, health and safety, human resources, GDPR, compliance and administration.

The Post: 

• Take a leading role in the strategic planning of the school and developing the  necessary strategies to make it effective, assisting other senior managers in their plans so that all plans are integrated into the SIP
• Provide leadership and direction on strategic projects, partnerships and developments
•  A good working environment
• Supportive, friendly staff
• Well established financial systems within the school
• Provide strategic leadership in financial growth and management to ensure the long-term sustainability and enhanced provision of the school

The Person:

• Well organised, motivated and can keep systems in place
• Has an excellent understanding of accounting/ budget management and personnel systems, preferably with  experience in schools
• Is fully competent in the use of EXCEL and has excellent numerical skills
• Has experience of accounting and budget control systems
• Has experience of negotiating contracts and working with suppliers
• Knowledge of SIMS systems essential
• Has experience of managing multiple teams
•  Has experience of GDPR
•  Has an excellent phone manner with clear communication skills
• Has a friendly manner and can work well as part of a team.
• Has a good sense of humour

How to apply:

Please fill in the application form, applications can be emailed to rmollett@leopold.brent.sch.uk or mailed to; Leopold Hawkshead Road London NW10 9UR

To arrange a visit, contact by email to mollett@leopold.brent.sch.uk or telephone on 0208 459 5654

Closing date: 06/01/23 & Interviews TBC

Leopold Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure and provide good references before commencing work.