Garrett Hall Primary
Garrett Lane
Tyldesley
M29 7EY
Salary: Grade 8, £32,494 - £36,439 per annum.
37 hours per week, term time plus 4 weeks working 42 weeks per year
Required for April 2025
The Headteacher and Governors wish to appoint a highly motivated and strategic business manager who will ensure operational excellence to join our highly successful team. The successful candidate will take up the position as early as possible after 1st April 2025.
This varied and exciting role presents an excellent opportunity to play a key part in shaping the future of our busy school.
Garrett Hall is a vibrant and inclusive primary and nursery school at the heart of the local community. Known for our nurturing environment, we are proud to support all learners, including those in our dedicated resource provision for pupils with additional needs. Our school is filled with happy, engaged children and a team of enthusiastic, supportive staff.
We are looking for a business manager who will:
1. Be a member of the Senior Leadership Team to assist the Headteacher to ensure the school meets its educational aims.
2. Be responsible for providing professional leadership and management of the administration and site staff.
3. Be responsible for the Financial Resource Management / Administration Management / Management Information Systems and Human Resource Management / Facility & Property Management / Health & Safety Management of the school.
4. Be accountable for the school finances income, expenditure and reconciliations of school accounts to include budget preparation, monitoring and payroll.
5. Attend senior management weekly meetings and Governors meetings as required.
6. Support and influence the strategic decision making within the school’s Senior Management Team.
7. In the absence of the Headteacher, take delegated responsibility for premises, financial and other decision with the Deputy Headteacher.
8. Plan and manage change in accordance with the school development / strategic plan.
In return we offer you:
1. Friendly, hardworking children and staff.
2. A caring and welcoming school which prides itself in maintaining excellent relationships with staff, parents, relevant services and the local community.
3. An experienced Headteacher who genuinely strives to provide every child with opportunities and experiences that will motivate and inspire them and who encourages the children, staff and parents to be the best that they can be.
4. A supportive leadership team committed to school improvement.
5. Ongoing professional development, mentoring and coaching.
6. Dedicated staff, as well as a supportive Governing Board who are fully committed to our shared vision that every child will reach their full potential.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The school will carry out an online search as part of their due diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.
If you would like to organise a visit to school please contact Jayne Bennett, School Business Manager on 01942 883340 or email bman@admin.garretthall.wigan.sch.uk.
If you would like any further information please contact Mrs J Bennett, School Business Manager on 01942 883340 or e-mail enquiries@admin.garretthall.wigan.sch.uk.
Interview Date: Friday 7th February 2025
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 please click the links below:
Job Description and Person Specification
Childcare Disqualification Requirements
DBS Policy Statement Schools
Guidance for Safer Work Practices
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