School Business Manager

Teaching Vacancies; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies in Leeds is seeking an organised, skilled and proactive School Business Manager to ensure the school is well resourced, safe and efficiently run. The successful candidate will share our commitment to the school’s vision and support strategic leadership within the school.

You will lead on budgeting, procurement, HR and payroll, premises and health and safety, and provide data analysis and reporting to the Leadership Team.

Qualifications

• Level 4 Diploma in School Business Management (or willingness to undertake).
• Experience managing school finances, income, expenditure and forecasts.
• Experience in procurement, contracts and bid/grant processes.
• HR and payroll administration experience, including pre-employment checks.
• Knowledge of premises and health & safety management.
• Experience supervising staff and conducting appraisals.
• Strong communication and data reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage school budget including forecasts and financial statements.
• Oversee procurement, contracts and bid/grant processes.
• Provide HR and payroll administration, including recruitment checks.
• Lead on premises and health and safety, including risk assessments.
• Supervise staff and conduct appraisals to develop the team.
• Produce reports and data analysis for Leadership Team and Governing Body.
• Ensure tasks are organised, deadlines met and processes run smoothly.
• Utilise Microsoft Office, Arbor, Payroll, FMS and SAM in daily work.

Skills

Budget management

HR & payroll

Data reporting

Organised & proactive

Communication

Staff supervision

Health & safety awareness

Microsoft Office

Education

Level 4 Diploma in School Business Management

Tools

Arbor

Payroll

FMS

SAM

MS Office

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an organised, skilled and proactive School Business Manager who is committed to making a real difference to the lives of our children by ensuring our school is well resourced, safe and efficiently run. The successful candidate will share our commitment to our vision and will play a key role in the strategic leadership of the school.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold the Level 4 Diploma in School Business Management (or willing to undertake), with in-depth knowledge of business management, office procedures and the financial regulations that apply to schools
• Be confident managing a school budget, including monitoring income and expenditure, producing forecasts and financial statements, preparing returns and liaising with auditors
• Have experience of procurement, contract management and bid or grant processes, and be keen to identify new sources of income for the school
• Be able to provide a high-quality HR and payroll service, including managing contracts, recruitment administration and statutory pre-employment checks
• Have the knowledge and confidence to lead on premises and health and safety, including risk assessments, emergency procedures and fire safety
• Have experience of supervising and developing staff, building a motivated and cohesive support team and carrying out appraisals
• Communicate clearly and sensitively with a wide range of people, and produce accurate reports and data analysis for the Leadership Team and Governing Body
• Be highly organised, able to prioritise competing demands and work on their own initiative to meet deadlines
• Be confident using Microsoft Office and systems such as Arbor, Payroll, FMS and SAM

Above all, we are looking for someone who will embrace our vision, bring energy and professionalism to the role, and help to create the best possible environment for our children and staff to thrive.

What the school offers its staff

At Westbrook Lane Primary School, we are committed to supporting our staff to thrive professionally and personally within a caring and collaborative environment.

We can offer you:

• A welcoming, inclusive school community where strong relationships underpin everything we do, and staff are valued and supported
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who are eager to learn and respond positively to high expectations
• A key role within the Leadership Team, with the opportunity to shape the strategic direction of the school's non-teaching provision
• A dedicated and supportive staff team who work collaboratively and share a commitment to continual improvement
• Strong leadership and governance, with a clear vision for the school and a genuine focus on staff wellbeing and workload
• Access to high-quality professional development and opportunities to develop your skills and career
• Positive partnerships with parents and the wider community who are highly supportive of the school

We are proud of our school and the environment we have created for both children and staff. We are looking for someone who will embrace our ethos and contribute positively to our continued journey of improvement and excellence.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.