School Business Manager

Banstead Community Junior School; Banstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Banstead Community Junior School is seeking a dedicated School Business Manager to lead financial and administrative operations alongside the Head Teacher. This full-time role requires excellent communication and organizational skills, with a strong focus on delivering outstanding service to enhance school outcomes.

Benefits

Local government pension scheme

Professional development and training

Negotiable working pattern

Access to MyBenefits Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong financial and administrative background, with proven track record.
• Ability to motivate and influence others effectively.
• High personal and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Working in partnership with the Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team.
• Responsible for finance and business resource management.
• Overseeing HR, administration, and premises management.

Skills

Financial management

Business administration

Communication

Relationship management

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Education

Professional financial qualifications

Job description

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Are you currently working in a school environment but seeking a new challenge?

Do you have experience of working within a Business Management / Operations role?

Are you a highly organised, diligent person with good business administration skills?

If this sounds like you: then look no further!

The governors, staff, pupils and parents of Banstead Community Junior School all work together to provide a creative, stimulating and secure environment where pupils and staff are motivated to learn, are valued as individuals, are encouraged to reach their full potential and have a strong respect, understanding and tolerance of the wider community. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a committed individual to work for a friendly and supportive school where all members of the school community work as a team.

As the School Business Manager, you will be working in partnership with the Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team to provide a cohesive and effective support service. You will be responsible for finance and business resource management, HR, administration and premises (including facilities management and health and safety); following best practice across all areas of your remit.

The ideal candidate will have a background in leading the business function within education (or a similarly complex environment). In addition, you will be familiar with strategic planning and decision-making, professional relationship management, negotiating and influencing at senior leadership and governing body level, and managing resources effectively. The role requires flexibility, tact and problem-solving on a daily basis, therefore, it is essential that you are professional, approachable and a very effective communicator. Above all, you will have a passion and commitment to the delivery of an outstanding service to our school community and be ready to make your contribution to improved school outcomes for our children and young people.

This position is full-time (35 hours per week), Term-time Only + Inset Days + an additional two weeks per annum, to be agreed with the Head Teacher (41 weeks per year).

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:

• relevant professional financial qualifications and business acumen
• strong financial and administrative background, with proven track record of financial management
• evidence of successful management of others
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• ability to persuade, motivate, negotiate and influence others
• ability to work under pressure and be able to meet deadlines
• high personal and professional standards
• flexibility, initiative and a proactive / ‘can do’ approach.

What we can offer you:

• A salary based on PS 9 (currently £40,296 - £43,735 FTE) depending on experience and qualifications. This will be pro-rated to reflect the actual weeks worked per annum, including holiday pay and bank holidays.
• A negotiable working pattern for 35 hours a week, Term Time Only + Inset days + Two additional weeks across the year.
• A happy and thriving school with a hard-working and supportive team
• A local government pension scheme
• Access to Surrey County Council MyBenefits Scheme
• Appropriate professional development and training will be available to address any skills gaps for the successful candidate.

Opportunities to visit the school prior to application are warmly welcomed.

Closing Date: 27th June at 12 noon.

Interviews will take place the week commencing 30th June

The school reserves the right to interview before the closing date should a suitable candidate/s apply, therefore, I would encourage you to submit your application early.

Banstead Community Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be required to declare any cautions or convictions which are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out), as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), and references will be sought. If appointed you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Safeguarding Statement

Banstead Community Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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School Business Manager

Are you currently working in a school environment but seeking a new challenge?

Do you have experience of working within a Business Management / Operations role?

Are you a highly organised, diligent person with good business administration skills?

If this sounds like you: then look no further!

The governors, staff, pupils and parents of Banstead Community Junior School all work together to provide a creative, stimulating and secure environment where pupils and staff are motivated to learn, are valued as individuals, are encouraged to reach their full potential and have a strong respect, understanding and tolerance of the wider community. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a committed individual to work for a friendly and supportive school where all members of the school community work as a team.

As the School Business Manager, you will be working in partnership with the Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team to provide a cohesive and effective support service. You will be responsible for finance and business resource management, HR, administration and premises (including facilities management and health and safety); following best practice across all areas of your remit.

The ideal candidate will have a background in leading the business function within education (or a similarly complex environment). In addition, you will be familiar with strategic planning and decision-making, professional relationship management, negotiating and influencing at senior leadership and governing body level, and managing resources effectively. The role requires flexibility, tact and problem-solving on a daily basis, therefore, it is essential that you are professional, approachable and a very effective communicator. Above all, you will have a passion and commitment to the delivery of an outstanding service to our school community and be ready to make your contribution to improved school outcomes for our children and young people.

This position is full-time (35 hours per week), Term-time Only + Inset Days + an additional two weeks per annum, to be agreed with the Head Teacher (41 weeks per year).

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:

relevant professional financial qualifications and business acumen

strong financial and administrative background, with proven track record of financial management

evidence of successful management of others

excellent interpersonal and communication skills

ability to persuade, motivate, negotiate and influence others

ability to work under pressure and be able to meet deadlines

high personal and professional standards

flexibility, initiative and a proactive / ‘can do’ approach.

What we can offer you:

A salary based on PS 9 (currently £40,296 - £43,735 FTE) depending on experience and qualifications. This will be pro-rated to reflect the actual weeks worked per annum, including holiday pay and bank holidays.

A negotiable working pattern for 35 hours a week, Term Time Only + Inset days + Two additional weeks across the year.

A happy and thriving school with a hard-working and supportive team

A local government pension scheme

Access to Surrey County Council MyBenefits Scheme

Appropriate professional development and training will be available to address any skills gaps for the successful candidate.

Opportunities to visit the school prior to application are warmly welcomed.

Closing Date: 27th June at 12 noon.

Interviews will take place the week commencing 30th June

The school reserves the right to interview before the closing date should a suitable candidate/s apply, therefore, I would encourage you to submit your application early.

Banstead Community Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be required to declare any cautions or convictions which are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out), as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), and references will be sought. If appointed you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Safeguarding Statement

Banstead Community Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.