What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced School Business Manager to work alongside the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in this unique school. This is a strategic, non-teaching leadership position, working closely with the Headteacher and other SLT members to shape the future direction of the school. The SBM will lead on finance, HR, premises, and operational strategy, ensuring the school runs efficiently and sustainably. You will ensure that resources are managed efficiently, ethically, and sustainably — enabling the very best outcomes for our children.
The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment, drive, flexibility, vision and ambition to support the school in its future development and this is a perfect opportunity to develop your career if you have the necessary drive and passion.
Responsibilities
* Ensure resources, systems and environments directly support pupil achievement, safety and wellbeing.
* Provide strong financial and operational leadership, delivering value for money, sustainability and innovation.
* Strengthen parental, governor and community partnerships, maximising opportunities and raising the profile of the school.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 27th November.
Qualifications
* a relevant professional qualification or degree level academic achievement;
* proven experience in financial, facilities and resource management, ideally in an education setting.
* excellent problem‑solving and leadership skills, is highly organized and is good at prioritizing
* experience of Human Resources management and excellent people skills
* significant experience of School Finance, Payroll and MIS systems
* excellent understanding of safeguarding and inclusion
We would strongly recommend visiting the school, please phone the school office to arrange a visit.
What the school offers its staff
* a vibrant and creative place to work
* an excellent CPD program, including practitioner research
* Employee Assistance Programme
* cycling facilities
* staff shower
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding at Beddington Infants’ Beddington Infants’ takes notice of and adheres to all the national and local policies and guidance in regard to safeguarding children and young people. We are committed to safeguarding our children and value the contribution that staff, governors and parents can make. We work hard to ensure that our pupils feel secure, well cared for, and able to reach their full potential. At our school we are all responsible for keeping children safe and empowering them to be strong, resilient and listened to in an environment that protects them from harm.
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