Newfold Community Primary School St James Road Orrell Wigan WN5 7BD Salary: Grade 9, 38,626 - 43,693 per annum. 37 hours per week, working full year (Alternative working patterns will be considered) Required for September 2025, opportunity to work alongside present BSM as a handover. The Governors and Headteacher are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, innovative and experienced Business School Manager to join our incredible community school. Visits to meet the children and staff are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. To arrange a visit to school please contact our school office, on 01942 207134, to confirm a suitable time. The successful candidate: Has experience of managing finance and an understanding of the need to secure best value; Has the ability to manage a wide range of stakeholder relationships; Can manage complex administrative procedures; Is able to supervise and support staff to deliver efficient operations of the school; Will be able to exercise discretion and confidentiality; Is forward-thinking and approachable; Is proactive in seeking opportunities to improve school systems and processes; Is a confident decision maker; Is able to establish positive relationships; Will be an active member of our school team and contribute to the school s strong ethos and vision for excellence; Has a strong work ethic and enjoys a fun and dynamic work environment. We can offer you: An inclusive, friendly and caring environment; Dedicated, highly motivated and enthusiastic staff; A supportive Leadership Team and Governing Body; An opportunity to be around enthusiastic, happy, well-behaved young people; A well-resourced and outstanding learning environment; A commitment to professional development; An outstanding school ethos with strong links with the community and local schools. Key areas of responsibility will be: Finance securing financial sustainability in the medium to longer term; Administration ensuring delivery of core reporting to both internal and external stakeholders; Leading the Administration team, Lunchtime Supervisors and Cleaning teams; Premises supporting the Maintenance Manager in maintaining and enhancing our current facilities and health and safety requirements and regulations including GDPR; Grant Applications & Procurement applying for and managing external bids, contracts etc. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Visits to meet the children and staff are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. To arrange a visit to school please contact our school office, on 01942 207134, to confirm a suitable time. Further details and application packs (including our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants) are available electronically from this website. All forms should be returned to the School Office, for the attention of the Headteacher and marked Private and Confidential. Forms may be returned electronically. Applications forms are returnable to the school. If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 207134. Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 4th February 2025 Interview Date: Thursday 6th February 2025. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check The employer is committed to safeguarding To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below: