School Business Manager
Job Title: School Business Manager
Employer: St Matthews Catholic Primary School
Job Type: Finance & Administration
Job Phase: Primary
NOR: 411
Grade: NJCJE Grade 8 SCP 35-40 Negotiable for the right person
Actual Salary: £44,711 - £49,764
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full time
Location: Liverpool
Start Date: Start immediately
Closing Date: Friday, February 14th, 2025
About the School
The governors wish to appoint a School Business Manager to our committed and caring staff in our two-form entry primary school in Clubmoor. St. Matthew’s Catholic Primary School is an oversubscribed school which serves children from 4 to 11. St. Matthew’s has high expectations in all areas, and we strive to provide excellent teaching and learning and the care and support our children deserve. We are looking to appoint a resilient School Business Manager to provide strategic support and guidance to the Headteacher and other Senior Leaders on all non-Teaching and Learning functions. Working closely with SLT, this role will administer the core business functions of the school including admissions, finance, HR, premises, health and safety and day to day operational aspects.
To be a successful member of our team we are looking for someone who will:
* Enable successful teaching and learning across the schools through supporting the Headteacher, Governors, School Leadership Team (SLT), staff and pupils by:
* Ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school’s financial, administrative, personnel, premises, health & safety, business, IT, and support services.
* Contributing towards the caring and inclusive nature of our Catholic school.
* Meeting with the Headteacher, Governing Body and any other relevant members of the team as appropriate, on a regular basis, to provide an overview of key financial issues and planning; administration, premises, business, and support service.
* Working with the head teacher to identify priorities and contribute to strategic planning in line with the ethos of the school’s Development Plans.
* Managing the admin and supporting personnel.
* Attending governors’ meetings when required to report on finance and business.
* Working flexibly and collaboratively to meet the changing demands and priorities.
* Actively safeguard and promote the safety and welfare of all our pupils at all times.
* Be a highly effective communicator (in both written and verbal communications).
* Be an exceptional organiser.
* Work in a team or on your own initiative.
* Be self-organised and able to prioritise and manage conflicting demands to meet deadlines.
* Understand and interpret complex legislation regulations etc.
We can offer you:
* A caring and safe school with a positive ethos rooted in the Catholic faith and teachings.
* A warm, welcoming environment where the children are at the centre of all we do.
* A commitment to support your CPD.
* A dedicated, enthusiastic and caring team of staff, parents/carers and governors.
St Matthew’s Catholic Primary School puts the safety and wellbeing of our children at the heart of everything it does. Our school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to all the relevant pre-employment checks set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an enhanced DBS certificate with barred list check.
About the Role
Please see Job Description.
Personal Qualities
Please see Person Specification.
How to Apply
Please complete an application form and recruitment monitoring form, these are available on the school website or can be emailed out. Please return completed application forms via email to Mrs Diane Tippey at d.tippey@stmatthewscps.co.uk or Mrs Emma Murray at e.murray@stmatthewscps.co.uk
Closing Date: Friday 14th February 2025
Short Listing Date: Monday 17th February 2025
Interview Date: Monday 24th February 2025
Contact Details
St Matthews Catholic Primary School
Queens Drive Liverpool
L4 8UA
Contact Name: Diane Tippey
Contact Telephone: 0151 226 1871
Contact e-mail: d.tippey@stmatthewscps.co.uk
Website: https://matthews.school/
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