Role: School Business Manager SALARY: L30- L42: £29,658- £38,324 (term time)
POSITION: Permanent part-time Role - 29 hours pw. TERM TIME including INSET days + 4 SLT days over the year.
Our client is a small Jewish Primary School based in North London who are looking for a School Buisness Manager to join their team. The School Business Manager is a key member of the School Leadership Team, working closely with the Headteacher to ensure the effective and strategic management of the schools finances, HR, premises and catering functions.
The SBM will implement the day-to-day support that enables the school to operate effectively and efficiently, ensuring other members of the leadership team can focus on teaching and learning.
MAIN DUTIES:
The SBM will be responsible for managing the strategy and operation of the business functions of our school, including:
Oversee the schools financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
Strategic leadership in financial growth and management to ensure long-term sustainability
Take overall responsibility for human resources, including managing payroll, ensuring that recruitment, appraisal, disciplinary and grievance policies are administered in a ccordance with employment law, and advising on HR matters
Oversee site and premises services, managing the school caretaker, supporting premises management and project planning, health and safety, risk assessments, and emergency planning
Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and school policies
Manage the schools compliance with statutory obligations, and advise on the relevant legal, regulatory and ethical requirements
Track all school policies and ensure they are updated in accordance with the policy review schedule
Liaise with catering providers and school chef
Generate income through funding sources including applications for grants and overall management of clubs and wraparound care
Support the Senior Administrator in the management of the office team, ensuring a culture of excellence and efficiency
Contribute to the wider life of the school
Support the schools data protection officer with ensuring data protection compliance and helping the school community understand how to comply with data protection law
Driving improvement of the school, working with the Head teacher to meet the schools educational aims, contributing to strategic decision-making at senior leadership level
Participate in meetings which relate to the school's management, curriculum, administration or organisation, in agreement with the Headteacher;
Communicate and co-operate with advisors and specialists from outside agencies;
Carry out other such duties as are required to support the Headteacher in the efficient and effective running of the school.
Personal Qualities and Attitudes
Adaptable and flexible approach
Full agreement with the schools ethos, including the principal of a Jewish school open to children of other faiths and none
Well-organised; able to set targets and meet deadlines
Commitment to safeguarding and equality of opportunity irrespective of ability, gender, ethnic or social background
Ability to problem-solve and create innovative solutions
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality
Embraces change well
Deals with difficult situations effectively
Qualifications
Accountancy or equivalent financial qualification
An appropriate School Business Manager qualification (e.g. Level 4 Diploma for School Business Managers) or readiness to gain a suitable qualification
Health and Safety training
Safer recruitment training
Experience as a school business manager in an academy or free school
Skills and abilities
Ability to analyse data
Possess excellent technical / ICT skills with a knowledge of school financial software packages
Ability to communicate financial information to key stakeholders
Ability to balance multiple responsibilities
Ability to manage a school budget
Knowledge and Experience
Successful School Business Management experience in a school or other business management environment.
Expert knowledge of financial management
Excellent attention to detail
Involvement in school self-evaluation and improvement planning
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