The School Business Manager will be a member of the schools Senior Leadership Team, and as such you will be encouraged to initiate and drive change. We are seeking a committed and dynamic team player who is able to work flexibly. There is a requirement to report to termly Governors meetings which are generally held during the school day.
Ideally the successful applicants will possess breadth and depth of experience in finance along with relevant finance / accounting or School Business Manager qualifications. High quality, transferable skills from a business environment or previous experience of the academy sector would be advantageous.
The successful candidate will:
1. Work within the school leadership team, providing specialist advice and guidance to its members on finance and budget planning/reporting
2. Work as part of a team on human resources, premises, facilities and project management.
3. Line manage the schools office, and after school club staff
4. Oversee income generation (including lettings, wrap-around childcare and grant applications).
5. Have excellent administration and organisational skills.
6. Possess finely honed communication and interpersonal skills and know how to use them to effectively reach different audiences.
7. Prepare school budgets, including the provision of accura...