School Business Manager

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for somebody who

• Promote the highest standards of business ethos within the admin team and make effective use of resources in support of the school improvement plan.
• Be an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team and contribute to and influence the school’s strategic direction for its future development, working closely with the Headteacher and governors.
• Line manage and performance manage the admin, Wrap Around Care and premises staff teams.
• Lead on all matters of financial management, facility and property management, human resources and health and safety management.
• Lead on liaison with any external providers, such as caterers.
• Have excellent IT skills including use of financial management information systems, for example Microsoft Packages, Arbor and IRIS PSF Financials.
• Have previous experience of financial management and control and experience of income generation. It will be an advantage to have previous experience working in schools.
• Ability to write successful bids to secure funds for the school.
• Be solution focused and embrace creativity and innovation in all areas of resource and premises management.
• Is positive, energetic, resilient, well-mannered and an excellent communicator.
• Is pro-active, organised and approachable.
• Is willing to be involved in all aspects of school life.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer

• a busy, creative and dynamic school with high expectations and standards;
• an opportunity to be part of a motivated, professional, dedicated and friendly staff team and governing board;
• commitment to continuous professional development and training;
• a strong culture of care for all staff throughout school;
• highly effective safeguarding procedures;
• a happy, calm and welcoming working environment.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching 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.