Hadlow Primary School

Folkestonegirls; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Business Manager to oversee financial stability and strategic growth. This role promises a dynamic work environment where no two days are alike, as you will manage budgets, human resources, and liaise with various stakeholders. You will be part of a supportive team that values warmth, care, and professional development. The position offers flexible working hours during term time, making it ideal for those looking to balance work and personal commitments. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for education, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional Development

Community Cohesion

Flexible Working Hours

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in budget management and finance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budget, finance, and human resources.
• Ensure compliance with auditing and safety requirements.

Skills

Budget Management

Human Resources Management

Communication Skills

Data Administration

Compliance Knowledge

Education

Degree in Business Management or related field

Job description

Due to the retirement of our school Bursar, a rare opportunity has arisen to join Hadlow Primary School. The successful candidate will support the strategic growth of the school whilst ensuring financial stability and future sustainability.

Working across our school will involve an exciting variety of opportunities and experiences where no two days are the same. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of budget, finance, human resources, facilities, tendering and school management systems.

Core responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring and developing the procedures and systems of administration and data, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Monitoring and developing procedures for personnel management and safer recruitment.
• Ensuring that the school makes the best possible use of resources available.
• Liaising with the site team to provide a safe, secure and well managed learning environment.
• Ensuring that the school is fully prepared to meet all auditing and compliance requirements.
• Liaising with the relevant members of the Local Authority.
• Overseeing third party service providers, ensuring full health and safety compliance.
• Ensuring that IT and Catering providers work effectively acrossthe school.
• Communicating with service users and stakeholders.
• Attending main Governors’ meetings to present budget monitoring and expenditure reports.
• Line managing admin and premises staff as directed by the Headteacher.

To further enhance our passionate and friendly staff team, candidates will need to be positive, professional, adaptable, resilient, highly skilled communicators and able to use their initiative.

In return, our Partnership will provide you with:

• Warmth, care and kindness
• Wonderful children, with excellent manners and morals, who will make you smile every day
• A strong and effective team
• A family ethos built on trust and respect
• A whole school commitment to further improve wellbeing and workload
• Focused continuous professional development
• Innovative, people centred policies and practice
• Great community cohesion, in a picturesque village location

The position is term-time only, working 12 hours a week. Ideally the Business Manager will fulfil these hours across four days, but we will be flexible to secure an exceptional candidate. Overtime may be possible during busy times, such as finanical closedown.

Visits to Hadlow Primary School are warmly welcomed and encouraged; we look forward to meeting with you.

Hadlow Primary School are committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application and a check against the Barred List for Children.

In line with the latest KCSIE guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, The Bourne Partnership reserves the right to conduct an on-line search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence. All candidates will be expected to complete and return a written self-disclosure form. Any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview.