Ref
196854C
Number of Posts
1
Grade
Grade 9 SCP 30-35.
Salary
£40777 to £ 46142 Term time plus one week
Term
Full-time.
Perm / FTC
Permanent.
Required
(asap ) .
Hours
37 hours a week.
Closing Date
03/11/2025.
* Person Specification (160 KB)
Location
Hillside Specialist School And College, Ribchester Road, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3XB (115 on roll)
Tel:
School website:
Summary
Hillside caters for 117 students from across Lancashire aged 4-19 with autism and a wide range of associated complex needs.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, inspirational and talented Grade 9 School Business Manager who can bring financial acumen and strong managerial skills to our successful School. As School Business Manager you will be making a positive impact on the lives and education of all our young people and supporting the wider school community.
This is an exciting and challenging opportunity with the successful candidate forming part of the Senior Leadership Team providing vision, knowledge and expertise in School Business Management. You will possess excellent interpersonal, management and leadership skills and will be responsible for all aspects of school finance, ensuring financial stability, securing financial partnerships to secure new sources of funding, HR, management of the school site including health and safety, GDPR and support with ICT.
Hillside is a Bank account school which gives more freedom to control the schools finances, have a closer eye on funding coming in and more control of the bank balance which simplifies reconciliation.
You must be able to work calmly under pressure, communicate effectively with different stakeholders and be able to organise your own workload, directing colleagues according to priorities.
If you are a current or aspiring School Business Manager wishing to become part of a professional, dedicated team along with drive and enthusiasm, Hillside Specialist School and College could be the place for you We will offer professional development opportunities and a very supportive and caring staff team.
The role is currently 37 hours per week 40 weeks of the year.
We offer a friendly school with an experienced staff team who provide excellent peer support. Hillside staff have the benefit of free membership to health and wellbeing services which include Wellbeing clinics, Nurse support services, GP 24-hour phone consultations, Physio and Counselling programmes.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
The closing date is 12 noon on 03/11/2025
Essential Qualifications
* Level 4 Certificate in a relevant field
Level 2 English & Maths
Desirable Qualifications
* Level 5 Diploma in School Business Management
Higher Qualifications in relevant subject eg Degree
Essential Experience
* Finance and budget management inc Monitoring and reporting.
* A working knowledge of MS Office and other IT systems
* Premises Management and Health & Safety Compliance
* Effectively leading and managing staff teams
Working within school policies and procedures
Desirable Experience
* Being part of or contributing to the Senior Leadership Team
* Generating income including preparation of and submission of bids
* Marketing and promotion inc website and social media
Identifying and implementing strategic priorities
For an informal discussion please contact:
Head Teacher Paul Leaper
Proposed Interview Date:
17/11/2025
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.