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St Teresa's is a small friendly school, looking to recruit a business manager who is committed to working in partnership with the Headteacher and leadership team, providing comprehensive and strategic support. The successful applicant will be responsible for the school’s finances, personnel, contracts and premises, health and safety and data protection. You will be the line manager for the premises staff. The role requires flexibility, tact and problem solving on a daily basis, therefore it is essential that you are professional, approachable and a very effective communicator. You will work closely with the office team.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:
1. relevant professional financial qualifications and business acumen
2. strong financial and administrative background, with proven track record of financial management
3. evidence of successful management of others
4. excellent interpersonal and communication skills
5. ability to work under pressure and be able to meet deadlines
6. high standards
7. flexibility and a ‘can do’ attitude.
8. competence to lead on matters related to finance, premises, HR and health and safety.
Previous experience of working in a school environment is an advantage but not essential. We are seeking first and foremost for someone with a strong financial background with a genuine commitment to helping us deploy the resources available to best possible effect in a school context of uncertain budgets. Appropriate professional development and training will be available to address any skills gaps for the successful candidate. This post is for 30 hours per week, 40 weeks per year. This post will start in January, subject to suitable references and a clear DBS being received.