Business Manager

Are you looking for a role that is rewarding and fun? Do you enjoy working with people and making a difference in their lives? If so, you might be the perfect candidate for the position of Business Manager required at a Primary School in Pontefract!With an excellent Ofsted rating of "Good" this is a vibrant school with a team of staff who are fully committed to ensuring the best outcomes for all children. They provide an inclusive and creative education, where the learning is relevant to the children, and their broad and balanced curriculum challenges all children, ensuring that all gifts and talents are given the opportunity to shine. The Gospel Values permeate through the school curriculum and mission, and they ensure that Christ is at the centre of all they do. This School has a very special relationship with the parish of St. Catholic Church and works in partnership with both the Parish and with parents and carers. The School's vision for the Catholic education of the children is that they celebrate the uniqueness of the individual; they provide a curriculum for all children, the children receive a holistic education and they continually aim for excellence.

What skills and experience we're looking for;

We are looking for a highly efficient and passionate person to join the dedicated staff team where everyone is valued and supported. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational business functions within the school. You should be highly organised and a confident communicator who is capable of thinking strategically, with the ability to lead and deliver outstanding service. The successful candidate will have access to the expertise of colleagues in the Trust Central Team.The successful candidate will:

• be professional when dealing with parents, staff, children and other stakeholders in the school
• be committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school
• have proven leadership and organisational skills in the education sector
• have drive, initiative and is passionate about making a difference to the children and community
• have the ability to mentor and supervise staff to deliver an outstanding service
• be flexible, enthusiastic and resilient
• be a confident decision maker with the ability to persuade and negotiate
• have excellent knowledge of relevant legislation and keep up to date with changes in the role and sector

Key duties will include:

• Managing the recruitment process
• Taking a lead role in planning, monitoring and evaluation of budgets and management of expenditure
• Providing advice and guidance to staff, SLT and Academy Council on a range of complex issues including specialist areas
• The development, implementation and monitoring of support systems/procedures/policies, including those directed by the Trust
• Managing non-teaching operations and the line management of support staff as directed
• Analysing and evaluating information, providing detailed reports and recommendations
• Taking ownership of issues, queries or complaints received into the school office and either resolve these where possible, or ensure that they are dealt with by the appropriate person
• Managing the facilities and premises including compliance with health and safety legislation

Thisis a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in a school environment,while helping us to provide a high-quality service to our students andvisitors. We look forward to hearing from you soon!Ifthis position may be of interest to you, please press the apply now button!! Orcontact myself via /

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