Job Introduction
We are seeking an experienced and proactive School Business Manager to join the Crestwood Community School Family. Crestwood Community School is one school split across two sites in the heart of the Eastleigh community.
As the School Business Manager, you will be a key member of our Senior Leadership Team with a diverse and rewarding role, with the day - to day responsibility for
Oversee financial planning, budgeting and reporting across the school, for a budget in excess of £12m
Manage the day to day financial operations of the school.
Prepare management accounts, forecasts and financial statements
Investigate opportunities for income generation
Apply for relevant LA and DfE grants, and submission of Government returns
Support the Senior Leadership Team with strategic financial advice
Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including being the School’s Data Protection Officer
Manage the HR, Site, Catering and IT functions of the school
Contribute to the smooth running and strategic development of the school
Ideally, you will have previous experience of being a School Business Manager, or in one or more aspects of the role. However, training will be given and you will be well supported by our Senior Leadership Team, Governors and Staff. The Support Staff Leadership team is currently composed of 3 Bursars, each with specific responsibility for HR, Premises and IT who report directly to the School Business Manager.
As the School Business Manager you 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 teams to focus on teaching and learning.
The successful candidate will be an adept people manager, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and engage colleagues at all levels, with substantive experience in business management and leadership. Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects is absolutely key, along with the ability to remain calm and resilient under pressure. As you are working in a school environment that has 36% of students receiving free school meals, it is important that you are passionate about improving the life chances of our students and families. A good sense of humour is also an essential requirement.
As a school we take staff well being seriously. We offer staff the following:
Wellbeing weeks, with no commitments scheduled after school
Free lunch every day
Half termly cooked breakfasts
One wellbeing day per year (during term-time), to be taken at their chosen time (after a qualifying period)
Weekly thank you bulletin
Birthday cards
Heads discretionary leaves of absence for family events
Acts of random kindness
Access to mental health first aiders
As a new member of staff you will be well supported: we have a comprehensive induction process, and you will be given a professional coach to work with you as you find your way in the role. We are a close team that discusses concerns and you will not be judged at any point, helpful debate will be a key way of working.
For the successful candidate, a commitment to raising standards and a passion for developing young adults in a true comprehensive is essential: this entails a commitment to all learners, to excellence for all, and a belief that a good school makes a significant difference to learners’ life chances, levels of attainment and the wellbeing of the community as a whole.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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