School Business Manager

St Josephs; Great Waltham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in South Woodham Ferrers is seeking a proactive School Business Manager to lead the school's financial and administrative functions. Working closely with the Headteacher and Governors, you will plan and monitor budgets, produce accounts and statutory reports, and develop procedures to support safe, efficient school operations while upholding the Catholic ethos.

This role requires initiative, organisation and the ability to meet tight deadlines in a busy

Qualifications

• Experience in school or public sector financial management.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work with Headteacher and Governors and understand Catholic ethos.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial leadership including planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Prepare accounts and statutory reporting.
• Develop and maintain administrative and financial procedures with the SLT and Governors, advising on non-teaching matters.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Accounts

Statutory reporting

Job description

Our friendly school is looking to appoint an enthusiastic School Business Manager to join a highly motivated team. We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised person to join our school, working closely with the school's Headteacher and Governors. The successful candidate needs to be able to use their initiative, work to tight deadlines, be proactive andbe respectful of our Catholic ethos., The Business Manager will be required to provide financial leadership including planning, forecasting, budget setting and management, preparation of accounts and statutory reporting. Along with maintaining and developing the administrative and financial procedures and systems of the school in co-operation with the other members of the SeniorLeadership Team and Governors, the successful candidate will also advise the SeniorLeadership Team on all non-teaching matters to contribute to the successful and effective operation of the school.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is situated in the heart of South Woodham Ferrers. We are a 1 form entry school with some small classes.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Any offer of employment is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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