School Business Manager

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Halesowen; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Halesowen is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to oversee the operational and business functions. The successful candidate will manage financial operations, compliance, and HR while fostering excellent relationships with staff and the community. Ideal candidates will have experience in school management and display a commitment to children's potential, approaching work with integrity and enthusiasm. This is a full-time role with a competitive salary.

Benefits

Supportive staff team

Welcoming Governing Body

Friendly working environment

Well-behaved, polite children

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a school office as an office manager or school business manager.
• Dedication to pupil potential and high expectations.
• Ability to approach work with a positive attitude, honesty, confidentiality, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operation and business functions of the school.
• Handle financial management, human resources, compliance, and administration.
• Maintain high expectations and belief in every child's potential.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills

Team player, open to coaching and mentoring

Committed to fostering excellent relationships

Job description

St Margaret’s at Hasbury CE Primary School, Halesowen

School Business Manager

Salary Scale: Grade 8 SCP 24-27 (£32,715.17 – £35,957.28)

Start date: As soon as possible

Hours: 37 hours per week - Term Time plus 10 days

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new Business Manager. The children, governors and staff of our one‑form entry primary school seek to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and committed School Business Manager to manage the operation and business functions of our school, including financial management, health and safety, human resources, compliance and administration.

The role requires a dedicated, flexible and organised person who will approach work with a positive attitude, honesty, confidentiality and integrity. The successful applicant will have experience of working in a school office either as an office manager and/or a school business manager.

We are looking for someone passionate about all children having the opportunity to reach their potential and ‘Live Life in all Its Fullness’. Someone who will have the highest expectations of themselves and others.

Key Attributes

• Enthusiastic
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Team player, open to coaching and mentoring
• Committed to fostering excellent relationships between parents, carers and the community

What We Offer

• A hardworking and supportive staff team
• A welcoming and supportive Governing Body
• A highly supportive Strategic Leadership Team
• Well‑behaved, polite children who enjoy school
• A vibrant, warm, friendly working environment

Responsibilities

• Have high expectations and uphold the belief in the potential of every child
• Work creatively and inspiratively with high expectations for all
• Serve as a role model and share excellent practice with colleagues
• Be a team player who works well with colleagues

For more information or to arrange a visit to the school (advised prior to applying), please contact Sara Shepherd on: 01384 818660 or [e-mail].

If you are short‑listed for an interview, you will be contacted via email within seven working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox.

Closing Date: 11th December

Shortlisting: 11th December

Interviews: Tuesday 16th December

N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the right to work in the UK.

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out online searches, as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an online check and if there is anything concerning, the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.

Online application forms will be accepted only for this vacancy. Unavailable facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, please contact the HR Resourcing Team via [e-mail].