School Operations & Finance Lead

Whitstable Junior School; Tankerton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitstable Junior School is seeking a proactive School Business Manager to lead the planning, development and delivery of the school's support functions, including budget management, HR and payroll, and premises management.

You will work with the Headteacher and governing body to maximise resources, oversee procurement, and implement effective support systems, ensuring safeguarding and compliant operations across the school.

Qualifications

• Experience managing school budget and payroll.
• Ability to develop and monitor support systems and procedures.
• Experience with procurement, contracts and service management.

Responsibilities

• Business and financial management of school resources including budget planning and advice to the senior leadership team.
• Manage the school's support function through planning, developing and monitoring systems (finance, HR and facilities).
• Contribute to training programmes and mentoring for support staff.
• Assist Headteacher and governing body with income generation and in promoting the school.
• Arrange data analysis and reporting to SLT, Governing Body and external agencies.
• Oversee procurement processes, including service contracts, licences and insurance.
• Contribute to policies for the school support function.

Skills

Budget management

HR & payroll

Premises management

Procurement

Data reporting

Job description

Whitstable Junior School is seeking a proactive School Business Manager to lead the planning, development and delivery of the school's support functions, including budget management, HR and payroll, and premises management.

You will work with the Headteacher and governing body to maximise resources, oversee procurement, and implement effective support systems, ensuring safeguarding and compliant operations across the school.