School Business Manager
| Posting date: | 01 July 2025 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 July 2025 |
| Location: | Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 6BT |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3b52d12c-1f2a-4584-96b4-6787429b0e5d |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Diploma in School Business Management
Certificate in School Business Management or Equivalent Business Qualification
IOSH Managing Safely
Working in a School Setting
Working as a School Business Manager for at least 2 years
Leading and Managing School Budgets
Implementing Financial Management Processes and Controls
Managing Procurement and Contracts within a School
Experience of Supervising, Training and Line Managing of Office Staff
Working with External Auditors and Agencies
Working in an Academy Trust
Working in a Primary School Setting
Successful Experience of Identifying and Applying for Grants/Funding
Awareness and Understanding of Financial Processes and Procedures within a School and the Regulatory Framework that Governs them
Aware and Understanding of Health and Safety Regulations and Good Practice within the School Environment
Understanding the Routine HR Processes and Procedures and the ability to understand and apply HR policy to address non-complex issues
Understanding the Importance of Confidentiality and an Appreciation of the Implication of the Data Protection Act
The Confidence to Challenge Opposing Views by Presenting Robust Arguments and Reasons for the Contrary View
Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
Good Working Knowledge of School MIS, Finance, Budget Setting and Cashless Catering Systems
Work as Part of a Team as well as work independently
Work Effectively with Colleagues, Local Governors, Trustees and Parents
Managing Projects
Efficiently Collate and Analyse Data
Effectively Demonstrate a High Level of IT Skills
Ability to Use Own Initiative to Identify Issues, Problem Solve and Implement Solutions, Working Quickly and Efficiently with Minimum Supervision
Working Knowledge of: RM Integris; Access in Education; School Money; Every – Business Management
What the school offers its staff
At Beaufort Primary School our vision is for every child to become a successful, independent, resilient, lifelong learner and a responsible member of the community, who can achieve and grow in a nurturing and creative environment prepared for our ever-changing world.
The strong sense of a learning community; working together and caring about each other, is felt throughout the school and leads to a commitment by all members to recognise the importance of having a positive impact on their school, local community and beyond.
The aims provide the overall direction in which Beaufort Primary School wishes to move and provide the essential context within which our school vision can develop the curriculum and the ethos of the school can be achieved. They are built on the values and vision and summarise how the vision can be realised.
We develop positive learning relationships with our children and recognise the importance of this. We are proud of our children, staff and school.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children at Beaufort Primary School. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the School. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people
Diploma in School Business Management
Certificate in School Business Management or Equivalent Business Qualification
IOSH Managing Safely
Working in a School Setting
Working as a School Business Manager for at least 2 years
Leading and Managing School Budgets
Implementing Financial Management Processes and Controls
Managing Procurement and Contracts within a School
Experience of Supervising, Training and Line Managing of Office Staff
Working with External Auditors and Agencies
Working in an Academy Trust
Working in a Primary School Setting
Successful Experience of Identifying and Applying for Grants/Funding
Awareness and Understanding of Financial Processes and Procedures within a School and the Regulatory Framework that Governs them
Aware and Understanding of Health and Safety Regulations and Good Practice within the School Environment
Understanding the Routine HR Processes and Procedures and the ability to understand and apply HR policy to address non-complex issues
Understanding the Importance of Confidentiality and an Appreciation of the Implication of the Data Protection Act
The Confidence to Challenge Opposing Views by Presenting Robust Arguments and Reasons for the Contrary View
Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
Good Working Knowledge of School MIS, Finance, Budget Setting and Cashless Catering Systems
Work as Part of a Team as well as work independently
Work Effectively with Colleagues, Local Governors, Trustees and Parents
Managing Projects
Efficiently Collate and Analyse Data
Effectively Demonstrate a High Level of IT Skills
Ability to Use Own Initiative to Identify Issues, Problem Solve and Implement Solutions, Working Quickly and Efficiently with Minimum Supervision
Working Knowledge of: RM Integris; Access in Education; School Money; Every – Business Management
What the school offers its staff
At Beaufort Primary School our vision is for every child to become a successful, independent, resilient, lifelong learner and a responsible member of the community, who can achieve and grow in a nurturing and creative environment prepared for our ever-changing world.
The strong sense of a learning community; working together and caring about each other, is felt throughout the school and leads to a commitment by all members to recognise the importance of having a positive impact on their school, local community and beyond.
The aims provide the overall direction in which Beaufort Primary School wishes to move and provide the essential context within which our school vision can develop the curriculum and the ethos of the school can be achieved. They are built on the values and vision and summarise how the vision can be realised.
We develop positive learning relationships with our children and recognise the importance of this. We are proud of our children, staff and school.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children at Beaufort Primary School. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the School. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people