Job Introduction
School Business Manager
Join our friendly and committed team at Knights Enham!
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced School Business Manager to join our warm, welcoming school community and work closely with our supportive Senior Leadership Team.
This is a key role, where you’ll work alongside the Headteacher to manage the financial operations of two schools, ensuring that resources are used effectively to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of our pupils.
At Knights Enham, every decision we make is centred around what’s best for our children. We are proud of our inclusive and nurturing environment, and you’ll be joining a team that truly values collaboration, kindness, and ambition.
If you’re financially skilled, highly organised, and passionate about using school resources to help children thrive, we would love to hear from you. Come and visit us! You’ll get a feel for our school’s ethos and have the opportunity to meet the team and ask any questions.
You will need to:
- Have a proven track record of effective financial management as you will be responsible for the overall financial management of the Federation
- Ensure support practices meet statutory and Local Authority requirements
- Maximise the use of financial resources for the school
- Managing the processing of income and expenditure analysis of reports and achievement of Best Value, including income sourcing, taking initiative on cost-cutting and fund raising
- Able to understand and apply the principles of marketing
- Support the headteacher in the management of all non-curricular aspects of the school
- Provide the Governing board with timely and accurate data to support their strategic decisions
- Manage the premises to ensure they are safe, well maintained and fit for purpose with the support of the site manger
- Manage and maintain HR records, staff checks, contracts & training as well as supporting the headteacher in recruitment
- Contribute to the overall ethos, work and the aims of the school
- Meet all policy, statutory and reporting obligations.
We can offer you:
- The opportunity to join our wonderful, friendly & supportive team who are passionate about our Federation
- A dedicated & experienced Senior Leadership Team & Governing Board
- Flexible working patterns as well as CPD & training opportunities
- Predominately office-based job but can facilitate some home working in line with the needs of the schools
Application Procedure
Visits to the school are encouraged - come and see our wonderful children, amazing staff team and great school environment. Please contact the school office, 01264 394777, to arrange a time to visit or should you wish to discuss the position in more detail.
Applications can only be accepted on a Hampshire County Council application form and should be emailed to rdevereux@knightsenham-jun.hants.sch.uk to be received by 5pm on Friday 9th May. We anticipate the interviews will take place week commencing 12th May.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Prior to the interview, an online search will be conducted to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. This is in line with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in a school environment. Issues that arise will not automatically bar your employment at this school.
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.
