School Business Manager

3 weeks ago


Devon, United Kingdom Devon County Council Full time

We are seeking to appoint a inspirational and innovative School Business Manager to join our wonderful team at Bow Community Primary School. The School Business Manager is responsible to the headteacher and holds significant strategic responsibilities. You will have a proven track record of financial management, income generation and operational experience.

We are looking for someone who has:

Proven experience in budget management, monitoring and account reconciliation together with experience in financial management systems and audit requirements; Experience in managing health and safety together with in-depth knowledge of risk, issues, and legislation in relation to education; Significant experience in managing and monitoring the effective delivery of services and service-level agreements from external sources; Experience of policy / procedure development and implementation; Knowledge of Human Resources procedures and systems; Experience of working in a busy school or office environment; Experience of supporting partnerships with pupils, staff, parents, members of the Governing Body and the wider community.


We can offer:

The opportunity to work in a successful school alongside a dedicated hard-working team; Children who display positive attitudes and dispositions to learning; A commitment to professional development, whatever your career stage; A friendly and supportive school community where parents, staff and children work together well; A welcoming, friendly, and supportive work environment; Opportunities and encouragement to develop both personally and professionally; Strong and supportive Governors.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires a DBS disclosure.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks.

Please use the application form attached below.

Your completed application form should be returned to:


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