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Full-time School Business Manager
Scale 8, point 25-28 plus Outer Fringe allowance
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8.30am to 4.30pm and 1/2 hour lunch and finish at 4pm on Fridays) term time + INSET days + 3 weeks
We are looking to appoint an experienced and appropriately qualified School Business Manager, with the vision and drive to implement effective systems. This is a strategic leadership position which requires an excellent knowledge of school finance systems and management of the school budget including finance reporting to the LA, Headteacher and Governors. You will need to have an excellent understanding of HR, payroll and Health & Safety (including Premises). The post holder will be responsible for leading the office team, site staff and some support staff so strong interpersonal and leadership skills are essential.
The successful candidate will need to be proficient in data management systems such as FMS and SIMS and have a good knowledge of MS Office software.
Main areas of responsibilities will include:
- Lead and manage strategic vision and leadership in all aspects of budget, finance and premises to SLT and Governors
- Prepare the annual budget, monitor the budget and provide monthly finance reports to SLT and Governors
- Complete and submit all financial statutory returns
- Support the Headteacher with all Health & Safety matters within the school
- Manage the school's contracts and premises; overseeing maintenance and improvement programmes
- Responsible for HR functions within the school including recruitment and payroll
- Line manage office and premises staff
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Any appointment is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Please be aware we reserve the right to close the application deadline early.
Willowbrook is a wonderful place to work; it is a supportive and happy school. The lovely, well-resourced Eco-friendly building is pretty good too. We have chldren from a wide range of backgrounds, with a range of individual needs, who are well behave and enthusiastic.
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Willowbrook is a wonderful place to work; it is a supportive and happy school. The lovely, well-resourced Eco-friendly building is pretty good too. We have children from a wide range of backgrounds, with a range of individual needs, who are well behaved and enthusiastic.