School Business Manager

Hours: 36 hours per week, 52 weeks  

Reporting to: Headteacher

Responsible for: Administration and premises team

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and organised professional to play a key role in our school. We are looking to appoint a School Business Manager to help ensure the efficient running of the school, to manage and oversee the support functions of finance, human resources, administration, premises and facilities, and health and safety.

You must have evidence of a strong finance background and some experience at a manager level of the other support functions.

You should:

• Possess the ability to effectively evaluate financial information and prepare a realistic balanced budget, and to write and present effective reports.
• Be able to prioritise, allocate and plan workload of self and others, including meeting management deadlines.
• Work with others in a positive manner.
• Be accurate and well organised in approach to work.
• Lead on initiatives or projects in support of the school’s strategic plans and goals.
• Have the ability to understand and advise others on policies and procedures.

We would be pleased to receive applications from those currently in a school role and wish to take the next step to further their career or currently studying for the CSBM qualification or those who would like to move to a school environment. Additional training will be provided on school-specific systems.

Visits to the school will be warmly welcomed.

In compliance with our Safer Recruitment procedures, application must be made on the school’s application form, supported with a covering letter. CVs alone will not be accepted.

Your completed application form should be submitted electronically to mails.

Closing date: 12pm, Friday 3rd December 2021

Interview date: 9th/10th December

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, appropriate references and health clearance.