Strategic School Resources & Operations Lead

Teaching Vacancies; Horwich; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies seeks a dynamic Finance and Resources Leader for a busy school in Horwich. The role leads on financial management, facilities, HR and health and safety, and line manages admin, Wrap Around Care and premises staff.

You will work with the Headteacher and governors to drive the school improvement plan. We value proactive, energetic and creative professionals with IT literacy across Microsoft packages, Arbor and IRIS PSF Financials, and a track record in funding bids and resource

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management and control.
• Experience working in schools is advantageous.
• Ability to write successful bids to secure funds.
• Strong IT skills including MS Office, Arbor and IRIS PSF Financials.
• Excellent communication and leadership in SLT.
• Pro-active, organised and approachable.
• Willing to be involved in all aspects of school life.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of business ethos within the admin team and optimize resources for the school improvement plan.
• Be an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team and influence strategic direction alongside the Headteacher and governors.
• Line manage and performance manage the admin, Wrap Around Care and premises staff teams.
• Lead on all aspects of financial management, facility and property management, HR and health and safety management.
• Liaise with external providers, such as caterers, as needed.
• Oversee IT systems and financial software used by the school.
• Drive funding bids and income generation efforts to support school priorities.
• Be solution focused and foster creativity and innovation in resource and premises management.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive communication

IT proficiency

Bid writing

Resource management

Education

Relevant degree in finance or business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Arbor

IRIS PSF Financials

Job description

Teaching Vacancies seeks a dynamic Finance and Resources Leader for a busy school in Horwich. The role leads on financial management, facilities, HR and health and safety, and line manages admin, Wrap Around Care and premises staff.

You will work with the Headteacher and governors to drive the school improvement plan. We value proactive, energetic and creative professionals with IT literacy across Microsoft packages, Arbor and IRIS PSF Financials, and a track record in funding bids and resource