School Business Manager

2 weeks ago

Seaton Devon, United Kingdom Devon County Council Full time

We are looking to appoint a temporary School Business Manager to join our team from immediate effect (or at the earliest availability). We are seeking a candidate with previous experience working as a School Business Manager who has a good knowledge base of the role and an understanding of how integral the role is to the effective and successful running of a school.

This post is fixed term to provide cover for staff absence.

We are looking for a candidate who is values the importance of education and who is able to support our school development through effective leadership and management. Overall, the role involves the leadership and management of finances, budget, personnel and other school resources. As a standalone Devon maintained school, the successful candidate will be joining a team which includes a school based finance assistant, front of house administrator, a Devon Financial Advisor and a Site Manager. Working closely and effectively with this team and the headteacher is key to the role.

The successful candidate will be a positive team player and be confident in managing the school s resources and communicating with a range of people (pupils, families, teaching staff, premises staff, contractors) effectively and purposefully in support of the school s aims and objectives and in line with the school s policies and procedures.

The Business Manager will be required to work 30 hours a week ideally over four days, however, there is flexibility as to the timings/days worked. There is a need for flexibility regarding hours due to the nature of the role and in order to cover the operational needs of the school and to monitor or attend out of school activities (e.g. lettings, governor meetings).

About our school We are an inclusive and diverse school, where everybody is celebrated and nurtured to become the best they can be and to be proud of who they are. This is achieved through offering every child equal access to an ambitious, broad and balanced curriculum enriched by visitors, trips, community links and strong pastoral care. We are a two-form entry Primary school within an area of outstanding natural beauty and with school grounds that include a woodland, swimming pool and daily mile track. Our curriculum is designed to draw upon the local environment and to provide children with a wealth of experiences outdoors and outside of the classroom.

We are guided by our school values, which are: be respectful, responsible, trustworthy, kind and be the best you can be. We are looking for someone who embodies these values and our vision of proud of who we are and what we achieve together.

Essential skills and knowledge
• Business management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Human Resources and ability to manage personnel and support with recruitment
• Confidence in providing feedback and reports to the Headteacher, governors and Local Authority
• Oversee Health & Safety ensuring compliance
• Manage the Single Central Record with support from the administrator
• Maths and financial skills
• Competent in completing key tasks in line with policy and external deadlines
• To be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently
• Positive in approach

Essential qualities
• Solution focused
• Ability to act with initiative
• Reliable and dedicated
• Upholds integrity

Desirable skills and knowledge
• Relevant training including safer recruitment and Health & Safety
• Good working knowledge of SIMS and financial management software
• Level 4 Diploma in School Business Management or other relevant Business Management qualification

In return we can offer you:
well-behaved, delightful learners; a vibrant atmosphere; a wonderful coastal environment in which to work; an on-site forest school and swimming pool for use by pupils and staff; and a dedicated, supportive, forward thinking team of colleagues.

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. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online checks.

Further details and an application form can be downloaded below:

Please apply by 10am on 18th April 2024.

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