Job Introduction
Having served St Anne's for the last 19 years, our current School Business Manager is retiring at the end of August 2026. Therefore we are looking for a new Business Manager to promote the highest standard of business ethos within the administrative function of the school and strategically ensure the most effective use of finance and resources to continue to build on the success of St Anne's and help guide the school into the future.
The Mother Teresa Catholic Academy Trust and Governors are looking for someone who will meet the challenges of a school setting and work well with academy leaders and other partners in our community. The successful candidate will be offered continuing processional development and support to enable you to meet the role expectations.
Applications must be made on the Catholic Education Service application form which is available on our website, along with an application pack and all other relevant documentation relevant to this role. CV's will not be entertained.
Job Title: School Business Manager
Responsible To: The Headteacher
The School Business Manager will work closely with the Headteacher and governors, leading and managing key areas of the school’s business operations.
Main purpose of the job:
The School Business Manager is an employee of the academy trust and is required:
❑To oversee budgeting, financial planning and reporting for both St Anne’s and St Anne’s Childcare Group. Propose revisions to budgets if necessary, in response to significant or unforeseen developments. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and The Academies handbook and manage funds efficiently;
❑To oversee and management recruitment, contracts, payroll, staff absence, single central record and staff records on the appropriate systems;
❑In partnership with the school caretaker, ensure the school premises are safe, well-maintained, and compliant with health and safety standards;
❑To take the lead on purchasing, supplier management and negotiating contracts to ensure value for money. Monitoring the effectiveness and implementation of contracts;
❑To contribute to long-term planning and development of the school, including income generation, grant applications and costs saving initiatives;
❑To support with policies, audits and regulatory requirements including GDPR and safeguarding;
❑To attend governor/governor sub committee meetings as necessary;
;❑To line manage the office and site staff and conduct their appraisals;
❑To check and reconcile staff salaries, actioning any contractual changes and additional payments;
❑To control the School’s three bank accounts and 1 Childcare account, importing BACs payments run to ensure suppliers are paid in a timely manner;
❑To meet deadlines in providing supporting documentation and evidence to support the Trusts Annual Accounts Return and audit;
❑To support the Trustees of the Childcare Group with the preparation of the Annual Report and Financial Statements;
❑To review, develop and implement effective methods to improve administrative systems;
❑To work closely with the caretaker to ensure appropriate Health and Safety checks and records are up to date, carrying out internal and external H&S checks and ensuring compliance with all external H&S standards and requirements. Update, and present for approval, all H&S policies;
❑Together with the caretaker, ensure Fire, Legionella, COSHH and Asbestos risks are adequately monitored and reviewed;
❑To manage the main round admissions process
The above points are not exhaustive and have been provided as an overview. A more detailed and comprehensive Job Description is available on the website
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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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