School Business Manager - Eastergate CE Primary School

West Sussex County Council; Chichester; On-site; GBP 29,337 - 35,856; Part time

Job summary

West Sussex County Council in Chichester is seeking a part-time School Business Manager to provide comprehensive financial and administrative support to Eastergate CE Primary School. The role involves managing finance systems, budget planning, and reporting to the Headteacher and Governing Body.

The successful candidate will oversee multi-year forecasts, ensure SFVS compliance, and support HR activities including recruitment and payroll updates.

Qualifications

• Experience in using finance software.
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office and database management.
• Strong administrative and organisational abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Contribute to the school’s aims and ethos.
• Flexible and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Managing the school’s finance system (Bromcom).
• Strategic budget planning with the Headteacher and Governors to use resources effectively.
• Preparing, maintaining and monitoring the school budget.
• Forecasting across more than one financial year.
• Producing and presenting statements and reports for the Headteacher and Finance Committee.
• Ensuring efficient administrative arrangements for financial matters.
• Ensuring compliance with SFVS controls.
• Supporting HR activities including recruitment, induction, payroll changes and staff records.

Skills

Finance management

Budget planning

HR support

IT skills

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Administrative skills

Tools

Bromcom

Microsoft Office

Database management

Job description

About Us

We are seeking a School Business Manager to join our dedicated team and provide a full range of finance and administrative support to our school.

Eastergate CE Primary School is a small, but growing one form entry primary school, situated in a beautiful semi-rural setting located just off the A27 near Fontwell; between Arundel and Chichester.

We are a strong team of committed professionals who enjoy learning and working together. We are committed to improving our school and making sure we offer the best to all our pupils to enable them to succeed academically, socially and in their personal development.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, well organised and caring to join our school.

Job Details

Salary: NJC Grade 8 point 20 £32,597 pro-rate

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Part time

Location: Chichester

Interviews: w/c 14th September

What You Need to Succeed

In this varied and rewarding role, you will be responsible for:

• Managing the school’s finance system (Bromcom)
• Strategic budget planning with the Headteacher and Governors, to ensure that the school makes the best possible use of the resources available
• Preparing, maintaining and monitoring the school budget
• Forecasting across more than one financial year
• Producing and presenting statements and reports as requested for the Headteacher and Finance Committee of the Governing Body
• Ensuring that efficient and effective administrative arrangements and procedures for financial matters are in place within the school
• Ensuring that the school conforms to the financial controls and regularities of the SFVS
• Supporting HR. This includes: supporting the recruitment and induction and checks of new staff, notifying payroll of staff changes or absences, maintaining records including the single central record

You need:

• Experience in using finance software
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and database management
• Strong administrative and organisational abilities
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• An ability to work with others as part of a team
• To always demonstrate a high level of professional and confidentiality
• To contribute to the overall aims and ethos of the school
• To be flexible and adaptable

This post would suit someone who has had experience as a finance assistant in a school or someone with finance experience looking to move into a school.

Further Information

Eastergate CE Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

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Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us.

The reference number for this role is SCHO02904.