School Business Manager

We are seeking to appoint an organised, skilled and proactive School Business Manager who is committed to making a real difference to the lives of our children by ensuring our school is well resourced, safe and efficiently run. The successful candidate will share our commitment to our vision and will play a key role in the strategic leadership of the school.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold the Level 4 Diploma in School Business Management (or willing to undertake), with in-depth knowledge of business management, office procedures and the financial regulations that apply to schools
• Be confident managing a school budget, including monitoring income and expenditure, producing forecasts and financial statements, preparing returns and liaising with auditors
• Have experience of procurement, contract management and bid or grant processes, and be keen to identify new sources of income for the school
• Be able to provide a high-quality HR and payroll service, including managing contracts, recruitment administration and statutory pre-employment checks
• Have the knowledge and confidence to lead on premises and health and safety, including risk assessments, emergency procedures and fire safety
• Have experience of supervising and developing staff, building a motivated and cohesive support team and carrying out appraisals
• Communicate clearly and sensitively with a wide range of people, and produce accurate reports and data analysis for the Leadership Team and Governing Body
• Be highly organised, able to prioritise competing demands and work on their own initiative to meet deadlines
• Be confident using Microsoft Office and systems such as Arbor, Payroll, FMS and SAM

Above all, we are looking for someone who will embrace our vision, bring energy and professionalism to the role, and help to create the best possible environment for our children and staff to thrive.