School Business Manager

Byfleet Primary School

West Byfleet

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 62,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Professional Growth

Making a Difference

Support & Collaboration

Work-Life Balance

Parking

Job summary

Byfleet Primary is a supportive and friendly one-form entry primary school, committed to high-quality education and progress for all our children. We are looking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic School Business Manager who will build a strong Admin & Premises Team within our busy school and trust environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher and Governors as part of the Senior Leadership Team to ensure the smooth running of the school,

Qualifications

Proven leadership in school or similar setting.
Strong financial and HR background.
Experience leading budget planning and payroll.
Knowledge of data protection and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

Lead the Admin & Premises Team and oversee day-to-day office operations.
Oversee finance, procurement, HR, IT infrastructure, and cyber security.
Ensure health & safety, data protection and compliance across the school.
Collaborate with the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher and Governors.

Skills

Finance management

HR management

Budgeting & payroll

Procurement

IT & cyber security

Data protection

Health & safety

Leadership

Staff development

Education

CSBM or equivalent

Tools

Payroll software

Budgeting software

Data protection software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Byfleet Primary is a supportive and friendly one-form entry primary school, which sits in the heart of its local community. We are in close proximity to the A3, M25 (junction 10/11) and New Haw train stations and benefit from being part of the Engage, Enrich, Excel Multi Academy Trust (EEEA Trust). We are committed to providing a high quality education to meet the needs of all our children, ensuring progress for all. We are looking to recruit an experienced enthusiastic, hardworking, and highly motivated School Business Manager who has a passion for working in a small busy school and is keen to build a new team of office staff.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher and Governors as a key part of the school’s Senior Leadership Team to support the smooth running of the school. They will directly manage the office and premises team and benefit from support of trust-wide business managers and central team. We are looking for someone who:

Can lead, manage and add value to each aspect of the role including finance, income generation, procurement, HR, safer recruitment, IT infrastructure (including cyber security), data protection, premises, Health & Safety and compliance.
Has a dedicated and professional outlook, enthusiasm for working in a small busy office and the ability to apply knowledge flexibly.
Brings a strong financial and HR background, with proven leadership experience;
Has proven experience of managing revenue and capital budgets, can confidently lead on budget planning, payroll processing and financial control.
Has the ability to lead and quality-assure facilities management, premises and catering
Combines solid business skills with an understanding of management and finance in a school or similar organisation (qualification such as CSBM or equivalent is desirable )
Builds effective, supportive relationships across the staff team and trust-colleagues
Is organised, able to multi-task, communicates efficiently and meets deadlines consistently
Wants to make a difference to our children and families, and go above and beyond
Will have a visible presence within our school community

We can offer you:

Professional Growth: The opportunity to develop the Admin & Premises Team at Byfleet, as well as your role and own career. An exciting a diverse role. Tailoured and high quality CPD.
Making a Difference: Working with a dynamic and developing Senior Team, bringing fresh, collaborative leadership, making a real difference to the lives of young children.
Support & Collaboration: Work alongside a proactive team of peers (Business Managers) across the Trust; supported by the central team.
Free access to Employee Assistance programme (including legal and financial services and support)
Work-Life Balance: 41-week working contract (offering significant time off during school holidays) and family-centred policies.
Parking: Free onsite parking.

School tours: We strongly advise you to visit the school to see our community in action and meet Headteacher Richard Bowman. Alternative one-hour visit slots can be offered to suit your availability.