Ref: 000549 South Failsworth Primary School Paddock Lane, Failsworth, M35 0NY Tel: 0161 681 6351 e-mail: infosouthfailsworth.oldham.sch.uk School Business Manager required for start date on 22nd April 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. Permanent Grade 8, 41,511 - 45,718 36 hours 40 minutes per week, full year Hybrid working possible (potentially 1 day working from home) We would consider term time only plus 20 days. Enrolment into Local Government Pension Scheme Closing Date: Monday 24th February 2025 at 9am Shortlisting: Monday 24th February 2025 Interviews & Tasks: Thursday 27th February 2025 Start Date: Tuesday 22nd April 2025 (to include 2 weeks handover with current SBM) South Failsworth is a larger than average school with 440 children and 50 staff. South Failsworth is within the borough of Oldham but its location means it is ideally suited to candidates living in the Greater Manchester area, being very close to Manchester city centre, motorway networks (school is 5 minutes from M60), bus routes and a Metrolink station. The Governors are looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, organised and highly motivated School Business Manager to become part of our Senior Leadership Team and join our welcoming, friendly, successful school. Our school serves a friendly, supportive and welcoming community and we ensure ever child and member of our school community is able to be the best that they can be. Our mission statement is as true for our children as our staff; inspiring and creating lifelong learners. The key responsibilities of this role include the strategic leadership of finance, human resources, premises, health & safety and administration. The purpose of the post is to maintain and improve the high quality, secure, robust systems and structures in place, making a positive contribution to the school achieving its aims. On a day-to-day basis, the School Business Manager is involved in managing operations and logistics, as well as participating in practices that ensure smooth service delivery. This varied and exciting role presents an excellent opportunity to play a key part in shaping the future of our successful and vibrant school. You will be well supported by the Senior Leadership Team and Governing Board to ensure that you are able to fulfil your role. We are looking for a Business Manager who will: Demonstrate excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and line manage the administration team and other non-academic support staff (including the in-house catering team and before/ after school club). Have proven experience in a financial and business management role. Be part of the Senior Leadership Team including contributing to school improvement planning and regular team meetings Our school can offer you: A welcoming and supportive ethos; we encourage everyone to Be the best they can be Well-motivated pupils, who behave well, are polite and friendly Enthusiastic, friendly and committed staff. A collaborative and driven Senior Leadership Team A committed and hardworking Governing Body A supportive wider school community including a very active and successful P.T.A. A strong commitment to improving the achievement of all pupils. A school that holds well-being for pupils and staff high on their agenda. Informal enquiries and/or visits to the school are welcomed and strongly recommended by arrangement with Alison Murray, Deputy Headteacher. Please contact the school office on 0161 681 6351 to arrange a visit. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment and the post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the DBS and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on the successful applicant. Application forms should be returned direct to the school by email to nicola.coopersouthfailsworth.oldham.sch.uk or by post to the school address. CV s will not be accepted.