Federation Business Manager

Teaching Vacancies; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational federation in Exeter seeks a Business Manager to oversee school administration and financial compliance. The successful candidate will work closely with the senior leadership team and support recruitment and safeguarding procedures. We value a passionate team player with demonstrable experience in the school environment. This is a unique opportunity to join a friendly and innovative group dedicated to providing the highest quality of primary education.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Business Manager in a school or Federation environment.
• Ability to blend well with administration and senior leadership teams.
• Experience with safeguarding onboarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee school administration teams.
• Manage financial planning and compliance.
• Coordinate staff recruitment and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Financial planning

ITrent and Payroll

Bromcom MIS system

Excellent IT skills

Multi-layered computer systems

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a person who has demonstrable experience as a Business Manager in a school or Federation environment and who understands all the necessary skills involved in running an efficient and friendly workplace. You must be a team player who will blend well with the administration team and senior leadership, working closely with and supporting the Executive Headteachers and Heads of Schools in a calm, professional manner. If you have experience in the following areas and are looking for an exciting challenge, we would like to hear from you:

• School Business Manager duties (see Job Descriptions G / H)
• Financial planning and compliance
• ITrent and Payroll (DCC)
• Invoicing, payments and financial reconciliation
• Bromcom MIS system
• Conversant with multi layered computer systems and good working knowledge of Access
• Returns including School Census, School Workforce Census, Services to Schools, Pupil Premium and Key Stage returns.
• Excellent IT skills, including Word and Excel
• Policy documents - legal requirements for school and websites
• Managing school administration teams
• Overseeing Personnel and Contract documentation
• Overseeing staff recruitment and safeguarding onboarding procedures

What the school offers its staff

Our federation of schools provides the highest quality of primary education within the context of a caring and supporting ethos. The United Schools Federation is forward-thinking and innovative incorporating eight Primary schools across Devon. We have a fantastic team, many of whom work across our schools and share expertise within the group.

Our whole team is motivated, hard-working and dedicated. We would welcome a new colleague who is passionate, highly organised, with a good sense of humour and enthusiasm. Our highly successful federation is a popular choice with children, parents and staff and our schools boast a friendly and welcoming environment.

If you would like to discuss this position further then please call Mr Jim Smith, via St Michaels C of E Primary school at Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, 01626 352854.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.