School Business Manager

Salary: £ 53,994 - £59,394

• A relevant professional qualification or degree level academic achievement e.g. in accounting, HR
• Successful leadership and management experience in a school, or in a relevant field outside education
• Significant experience of financial management, including budget preparation, monitoring, forecasting, financial analysis and reporting.
• Experience of leading or managing administrative, operational, premises or support functions.
• Experience of providing financial information, analysis and advice to senior leaders and/or governors to support decision-making.
• Experience of managing premises, estates, facilities or building-related projects.
• Evidence of success in building and forming working relationships across professional and operational boundaries
• Experience of line managing a team
• Working with children or young people
• Presenting confidently to a large audience
• Experience of managing or advising on HR processes, including recruitment, induction, staff records, absence and employment-related matters.
• Sound understanding of school funding, delegated budgets, financial regulations, financial controls and value for money.
• Knowledge of the operational and regulatory requirements affecting schools, including relevant local authority and DfE requirements.
• Sound knowledge of HR administration, safer recruitment, employment processes and maintaining appropriate personnel records.
• Commitment to the values and ethos of our school
• Commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• Commitment to equal opportunities and securing good outcomes for pupils with SEN or a disability
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Embraces change
• High expectations for self and others
• Highly organised, proactive and able to work independently while recognising when advice, support or escalation is required.
• Demonstrates integrity, discretion and a strong sense of accountability.