School Business Manager

The Wordsley School; Dudley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wordsley School in Dudley is seeking an experienced senior administrator to oversee the smooth running of operations across finance, human resources, premises and general administration.

Reporting to the Headteacher and working with the SLT and Central Team, you will ensure robust systems and services support teaching and learning while maintaining financial integrity and confidentiality in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills.
• Confident in a busy, fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Initiative, sound judgement and proactive problem solving.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues at all levels while also working independently.
• Remains calm, professional and solution-focused under pressure.
• Understands financial responsibility, confidentiality and professional integrity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the school's operations including finance, HR, premises and general administration.
• Collaborate with Headteacher, SLT and Central Team to ensure resources and systems are effective.
• Maintain confidentiality and financial controls.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Job description

The successful candidate will play an important part in ensuring the smooth, efficient and effective running of the school, taking responsibility for a broad range of operational functions, including finance, human resources, premises and estate management and generaladministration.

Working closely with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and Stour Vale Academy Trust's Central Team, you will help ensure that the school's resources, systems and support services are managed effectively, enabling teaching and learning to remain at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for someone who:

Has excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills.

Is confident working in a busy, fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities.

Can demonstrate initiative, sound judgement and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Has the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels while also working independently.

Remains calm, professional and solution-focused when working under pressure.

Understands the importance of financial responsibility, confidentiality and professional integrity.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys responsibility, thrives on variety and is keen to contribute to the wider success of the school.

If you are a forward-thinking, resourceful and committed professional who takes pride in making things happen behind the scenes, we would love to hear from you.