Strategic School Operations & Finance 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

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.