Required as soon as possible, subject to all clearances being in place.
The Head Teacher and Governors of Wardley Primary School seek to appoint a proactive and highly skilled School Business Manager or an ambitious competent Administrator, who would like to develop into the role of School Business Manager. Salary will be dependent on qualifications and experience.
At Wardley Primary, we are committed to creating a supportive environment, built on care and respect, in which all children are encouraged to believe in themselves and aspire to be the best that they can be. We are strongly committed to working in partnership with parents and carers to ensure the best provision for every child.
As a School Business Manager, you will work closely with the Head Teacher to drive the school’s strategic direction. We require a School Business Manager to oversee a range of business functions including finance, HR, payroll, site management, catering systems, and health & safety. We require someone to lead and manage the essential support services of the school and help generate valuable new sources of income. Your role will be to ensure we have a robust and sustainable business strategy that allows us to achieve our school vision.
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic professional, who has had relevant experience of leading a team effectively. This role requires confidence and dynamism in dealing with the day-to-day pressures within a school environment. The successful candidate must be a quick-thinking team member with strong leadership skills, self-motivation, and excellent attention to detail.
The successful candidate must have:
1. A certificate or diploma in School Business Management or equivalent (or be willing to work towards this qualification);
2. GCSE/ O-level English and Maths at Grade C or above;
3. Advanced IT skills;
4. Proven experience of financial and HR management in a business or school environment;
5. Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills;
6. Strong strategic vision and the ability to implement effective operational strategies;
7. The ability to form strong relationships with staff, children, parents, carers and external stakeholders;
8. Demonstrated the ability to constantly improve and develop through professional development and training.
Visits to the school are welcome and will take place on Tuesday 4th March 2025. They can be arranged by contacting the school office on (0191) 4693012.
Wardley Primary is a registered KidsSafe school with children being taught clearly how to keep themselves safe both in school and outside in relation to other children and adults. Safeguarding children is a high priority for the school and the appointment process will be rigorous in this matter. If successful you will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.
This post may require a declaration under Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2009 including Disqualification by Association.
Please supply an email address for each of your referees; all references will be taken up and verified prior to interview.
Salary amounts quoted are from 1st September to 31st August; if you commence employment part way through the academic year, they will be subject to an equated salary adjustment.
Closing Date: 9am on Friday 7th March 2025
Shortlisting to take place: 7th March 2025 - Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Interview Date: Wednesday 12th March 2025
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