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