Job Introduction
Job/Person Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and committed School Business Manager to be part of the Senior Leadership Team at our fantastic Primary school. The role will involve leading on all of the non-teaching aspects of the school including Finance, HR, Admin IT systems, Health & Safety, medical support for pupils and premises.
The successful applicant will:
- Hold a degree level qualification or equivalent (eg NCSL Certificate or NVQ Level 4)
- Have GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths Grade C/4 or above
- Have a proven track record of excellence in school business leadership and/or management of areas including finance and HR
- Be able to lead and motivate key support staff
- Be the key contact for all queries relating to finance, admin, HR, Health & Safety, medical support and premises
- Attend Governor Resources and Personnel Committee meetings
- Provide support as relevant to the Headteacher and SLT
- Be patient, cheerful and understanding
- Understand and appreciate the need for confidentiality
- Be calm and collected under pressure whilst maintaining an excellent sense of humour
We can offer:
- A warm welcome and caring ethos
- Experienced and supportive colleagues
- Opportunity to work as a member of a well-established team
- Courteous and well-behaved children
- Good quality resources
- Continued professional development
- Free Employee support through Health Assured including immediate family
- Free access to refreshments
- Regular Staff wellbeing newsletter
- Free entry into staff termly raffle
- Free Breakfast Club places for staff children who attend Western
Interview Dates:
13th and 14th February
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.