School Business Manager

Job Title: School Business Manager

Location: Stanford-le-Hope

Start Date: Immediate

Pay: £37,000 to £49,000 depending on experience

Are you looking to step into a leadership role where you can directly influence a school's financial and operational success?

Do you have experience in school financial management and want to work closely with a supportive senior leadership team?

Would you like the opportunity for hybrid working and professional development in a forward-thinking school environment?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a fantastic Primary School based in the heart of Stanford-le-Hope. The school is looking to appoint an experienced, forward-thinking School Business Manager to join their team. You will be working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, and report directly to the headteacher. Overall, you will provide overall strategic leadership and management for aspects of the school’s financial operations, HR, Health and Safety, and facilities management, with oversight of the whole admin team.

If you are currently a School Business Manager or experienced Finance Manager looking to take the next step in your career, this would be the perfect role for you! The most important aspect of this position is that you have the expertise, passion, and drive to continue and refine the work of the current business manager.

The successful School Business Manager will have:

• Sound experience of financial management and budgetary control within a school; experience within an academy is desirable.
• Relevant qualifications such as a management/business degree or other equivalent qualifications - CSBM, DSBM, ADSBM or proven equivalent experience or be willing to work towards one.
• A secure understanding, experience and knowledge of human resources procedures, and requirements.
• Knowledge and experience of data protection legislative requirements and how to effectively manage a professional office and advise others in line with these requirements.

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• Salary between £37,000 and £49,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Support from existing business manager upon starting
• Training and development

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV and one of our specialist consultants will be in touch.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



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