What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, organised forward thinker who can provide excellent skills in all aspects of school business management including finances, resources, HR, premises, health and safety and income generation. The business manager will support the headteacher in continuing to develop school systems to enable the highest quality education for our school.
As the school is an academy, previous financial experience is essential as a major part of the role is managing the finance function of the school. You should have an accounting or Business Studies qualification (NVQ4 equivalent or above), along with the ability to demonstrate the ability to use a variety of software packages. Experience of working with IRIS Financials would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be given. It is vital that you are able to work under your own initiative and work well as part of a team. Previous experience of working in a customer care environment is essential. We are looking for someone who is supportive of our Church school ethos and Christian values.
What the school offers its staff
This is an opportunity to join a friendly, hardworking team of professionals, working in partnership with our supportive families and dedicated governing body who are committed to ensuring that all children’s needs are met.
We can offer:
* A positive and caring school
* Pupils who are keen to learn
* A clear, positive and caring ethos
* Highly committed and dedicated staff and governors
* A strong commitment to your personal and professional development
* A professional challenge with high levels of job satisfaction
* A well maintained school building and grounds
* An opportunity to fill a key role in our outstanding school.
Further details about the role
The successful candidate will:
* Have secure financial management experience in budgetary planning and control
* Be able to prepare reports and advise on financial issues
* Be well organised, have the ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
* Have the ability to secure additional funding
* Be able to line manage contractors and premises staff
* Display excellent interpersonal skills
* Have exceptional knowledge of IT systems
* Have the ability to support with HR issues
* Oversee premises management
* Have a willingness to invest in the overall success of the school
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.