School Business Manager

Lodge Farm Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lodge Farm Primary School in Greater London is seeking an experienced and ambitious School Business Manager to lead the strategic development and efficient operation of the school. You will oversee finances, HR processes, health and safety, and premises, reporting to senior leaders and governors to support the school's growth and mission.

Your role will require strong analytical abilities, teamwork, and the ability to balance competing priorities while upholding the school's values in

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successful business management within a school setting.
• Experience of managing school finances, budget setting, financial monitoring and reporting to senior leaders and governors.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes, including recruitment, safer recruitment practices, employee relations and personnel management.
• Experience of leading and monitoring health and safety compliance, risk management and premises-related matters.
• The ability to lead, support and work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial information and provide strategic advice.
• The confidence to manage competing priorities and deal effectively with complex situations.
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in financial and management information systems.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, promoting the school's values and ethos to pupils, parents, staff and visitors alike.
• A positive and resilient outlook, with a good sense of humour.

Skills

School finance management

Budgeting and financial reporting

HR and recruitment processes

Health and safety compliance

Risk management

Analytical skills

Job description

Lodge Farm Primary School is on an exciting journey of growth and development, with a clear vision for the future and opportunities to build on our existing strengths. We are seeking an experienced and ambitious School Business Manager to join our team and play a key role in supporting the strategic development and effective operation of our school.

We are looking for a business manager with the following experience:

• A proven track record of successful business management within a school setting.
• Experience of managing school finances, budget setting, financial monitoring and reporting to senior leaders and governors.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes, including recruitment, safer recruitment practices, employee relations and personnel management.
• Experience of leading and monitoring health and safety compliance, risk management and premises-related matters.
• The ability to lead, support and work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial information and provide strategic advice.
• The confidence to manage competing priorities and deal effectively with complex situations.
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in financial and management information systems.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, promoting the school's values and ethos to pupils, parents, staff and visitors alike.
• A positive and resilient outlook, with a good sense of humour.

Visits are warmly welcomed. Please do not hesitate to contact the school office directly should you wish to arrange a tour: [e-mail]. Personal conversations with the Headteacher, Joanna Farbon, are welcomed before booking a school tour. Please contact the school office on 01438 236600.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including enhanced DBS checks with Disclosure and Barring Service. We will be carrying out an online search at the point of shortlisting.