Overview
Bleakhouse Primary School is a friendly, community primary school housed in two buildings across one site (One a PFI Building). We are looking to appoint a School Business Manager to support the Governors and Headteacher in the management of the school's finances. We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking, well-motivated School Business Manager to join our supportive team. You will be expected to provide a confidential and efficient, high quality support service in the areas of finance, premises management, HR and administration to facilitate the smooth running of the school, including providing daily support to the Headteacher and line management support to the administration team and site manager.
Responsibilities
* Provide confidential and efficient support in finance, premises management, HR and administration to facilitate the smooth running of the school.
* Provide daily support to the Headteacher and line management support to the administration team and site manager.
* Work with Governors and external partners to manage resources and ensure financial probity.
Qualifications and Skills
* Highly motivated professional with strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
* Good negotiation and influencing skills; ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners.
* Ability to work on own initiative with solution-focused problem-solving skills.
* High level administrative/organisational and analytical skills.
Benefits
* Extremely hardworking and committed staff who strive for the best for the children.
* Professional development opportunities to grow skills and knowledge.
Details
* Hours: 37 hours per week, term time plus 5 training days + 1 week
* Grade: Band F SCP 26-31 (£36,124-£40,476). Actual salary £33,345-£37,362
* Location: Bleakhouse Primary School, Bleakhouse Rd, Oldbury B68 9DS
* Contract: Permanent
* Closing Date: 2 September 2025 at 9am; Shortlisting 3 September 2025; Interviews 10 September 2025
Bleakhouse Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced disclosure certificate. Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with KCSIE.
Contact
School contact details: Mrs Louise Mills, School Business Manager
Email: louise.mills@bleakhouse.sandwell.sch.uk
Website: https://www.bleakhouseprimary.school
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