Job Introduction
Due to the relocation of the current post holder, we are looking for an experienced School Business Manager who is looking to further their career within a large primary school. The ideal candidate will be experienced at a senior level and have a proven record of accomplishment in finance, health and safety and administrative management. Ideally, you will have had school-based experience and so will be proficient in using school-based ICT and data systems.
The successful applicant will
• Have significant experience of business administration, accounting and budgetary control
• Have experience of managing budgets and of financial accounting with evidence of meticulous record keeping and attention to detail.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Have an understanding of schools safeguarding, health & safety, staffing and personnel administration
• Be confident and proactive in establishing and maintaining administrative systems of a busy school office
• Have the ability to lead a team and work effectively as part of a team whilst managing competing deadlines
• Be a calm, positive and effective communicator, confident in liaising with all colleagues, children, parents and outside agencies (even under pressure). Understand the need for confidentiality.
• Be keen to ensure that we achieve the best value for money in achieving our educational goals
• Be able to maximise the school’s resources and manage them efficiently
• Have the ability to delegate and show initiative
• Committed to school improvement as part of the Leadership Team
• Have lots of energy, excellent multi-tasking skills and a good sense of humour!
We are a recently refurbished primary school in an excellent location, with 441 pupils on role. As a pivotal member of the school community, you would be part of a friendly, experienced and supportive team. We can offer a full period of handover, before or during the February half term, together with a programme of support and training from Hampshire County Council
Application Procedure
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience, energy and vision. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the school to meet the Head Teacher and have a look around please telephone the school office on 01256 892755 to arrange an appointment.
If you would like to arrange an informal chat with the Head Teacher or the current post holder, either by telephone or video conference, please telephone the school office on 01256 892755 to arrange an appointment. We look forward to hearing from you.
We welcome applications by email and application forms can be downloaded from this website. To request an application pack please contact the school office via email h.snow@whitchurch.hants.sch.uk.
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.
