School Business Manager

What skills and experience we're looking for

Hello!

We’re looking for a professional, well organised, friendly and hands on School Business Manager (SBM) to join our team to support our school office, lead school finance and help keep our school running smoothly for our children, families and staff.

Our school business manager (SBM) is responsible for managing the strategy and operation of the business functions of our school, including financial management, health and safety, human resources, compliance and administration. The SBM will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.

They will advise on and implement the day-to-day support that enables the school to operate effectively and efficiently, and that allows other members of the leadership team to focus on teaching and learning. You will also support pupil welfare, including first aid and day‑to‑day queries.

About You

We're looking for someone who

• Has experience in administration, financial management and operational leadership.
• Ideally has experience working within an educational setting and understands the demands of a school environment.
• Is a confident leader with the ability to motivate, support and develop teams.
• Has excellent organisational, IT, financial and data management skills.
• Is an effective communicator who can build positive relationships with staff, families and the school community.
• Can manage competing priorities and use initiative.
• Is committed to safeguarding, confidentiality and achieving the very best outcomes for pupils and the school.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.

What the school offers its staff

Our Schools are committed to enabling all pupils to achieve their full potential. We do this through developing a love of learning within a creative environment, where everyone aspires towards excellence. We are at the heart of the community and strive to ‘Live life in all its fullness’, in partnership with parents and the wider community.

Our specific Christian values are

Community, Compassion, Courage, Trust, Perseverance and Thankfulness.

We offer

• Supportive and friendly school staff and school community.
• An experienced and very dedicated staff.
• Opportunity of support to complete SBM training and qualification.
• Continued professional development opportunities.
• Very supportive parents and local community.
• A highly committed and active Governing Board.
• A rewarding role where you’ll make a real impact!
• School location within a 10 minute drive from J14 of the M4 and 15 minutes from Wantage.

Further details about the role

Our Federation NOR is 75 pupils.

We would love, and encourage, any prospective applicants to visit the school.

Please contact the Headteacher to arrange your visit.

All applications must use the School Application form which can be obtained from the school.

Please contact headteacher@csf.w-berks.sch.uk to arrange your visit and obtain further information.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment will be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Medical Online and social media Right to work Satisfactory references Suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.