School Business Manager

Acton Gardens Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ActonGardens Primary School in London is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to join our leadership team and provide strategic oversight of finance, HR, premises, health and safety, procurement and operations.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher and governors, lead administrative and premises teams, uphold safeguarding responsibilities and drive continuous improvement with enthusiasm and a positive outlook.

Qualifications

• Strong financial management including budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Experience in HR, premises management and health and safety.
• Excellent organisational, communication and ICT skills; staff leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across finance, HR, premises, health and safety, procurement and operations.
• Work closely with Headteacher and governors.
• Lead administrative and premises teams and manage competing priorities.
• Maintain safeguarding responsibilities within a school setting.

Skills

Financial management

HR management

Premises management

Health and safety

Organisational skills

Communication skills

ICT skills

Staff leadership

Prioritisation

Safeguarding

Humour/Positive attitude

Education

School business management qualification

Tools

Office software

Job description

An Exciting Leadership Opportunity at ActonGardens Primary School

Join us as our School Business Manager andhelp shape the future of our school.

Thank you for your interest in joining ActonGardens Primary School at an exciting stage in our journey.

We are seeking an experienced,forward-thinking and enthusiastic School Business Manager to join ourleadership team and play a key role in shaping the future of our school.

Established in September 2022 following theamalgamation of Berrymede Infant and Junior Schools, Acton Gardens is avibrant, diverse and welcoming two-form entry primary school in the LondonBorough of Ealing, conveniently located near Acton Town tube station.

Our vision, "Learning together for thefuture," and our values of Aspiration, Growth, Perseverance and Successunderpin everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment wherechildren and adults feel valued, supported and inspired to succeed.

The Opportunity

As School Business Manager, you will workclosely with the Headteacher and governors, providing strategic leadershipacross finance, HR, premises, health and safety, procurement and schooloperations.

We are looking for someone who:

• Hasstrong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting andfinancial reporting.
• Hasexperience of HR, premises management and health and safety.
• Demonstratesexcellent organisational, communication and ICT skills.
• Caneffectively lead and motivate administrative and premises teams.
• Isproactive, resourceful and confident in managing competing priorities.
• Understandssafeguarding responsibilities within a school setting.
• Holdsa relevant school business management qualification or has equivalentexperience.
• Brings enthusiasm, a positive outlook and agood sense of humour.