Job Description
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Bentfield Primary School & Nursery is seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and proactive School Business Manager to work as a key member of our school team.
We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, organised and committed to ensuring the school is able to provide the very best for our children and their families.
You will
• be responsible for the efficient running of the school office and the management of all school administration procedures
• act as the operational lead on finance, recruitment, personnel, admissions, premises and general health and safety
• be able to work with the Headteacher and Governors to prepare school budgets and manage school financial procedures
• develop and monitor management information systems
• be able to work in a busy environment and meet demands and deadlines without compromising on your commitment to accuracy and attention for detail
• be the line manager for administrative and site staff
We offer
• A fully inclusive school with fantastic children
• Supportive colleagues, parents and governors
• An environment where everyone is valued
Are you the School Business Manager we are looking for?
Experience of working in a school environment, whilst advantageous, is not essential. Visits to the school are actively encouraged.
Information about the School
Inspire, Discover, Encourage one another
Bentfield is a friendly, welcoming, fully inclusive mainstream school with a highly regarded enhanced provision. In our last inspection (February 2024), we were judged to be Good in every category.
Our school, set in beautiful mature wooded grounds, is a caring, sharing community that caters for children of all abilities.
Bentfield’s Principles:
•Everyone’s contribution is valued
•If it works do more of it, if it doesn’t, change it
•Consistency benefits the whole school community
•Co-Operation and communication effect positive change
•Optimism and positive thinking lead to success
•Consultation is essential for positive change
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