School Business Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 03 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 19 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Morden, Surrey, SM4 5LT |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 0c8bc4c1-e926-4fea-8a8e-842c90131c46 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Person Specification for School Business Manager (E=Essential, D=Desirable)
Qualifications
Degree or equivalent -D
School Business Management Qualifications (Certificate in School Business Management - Accredited at Level 4, Diploma in School Business Management - Accredited at Level 5, Advanced Diploma in School Business Management - Aimed at Level 6) -D
CCAB qualified (i.e. ACA, ACCA CIMA or CIPFA)-D
MSc in Educational Leadership (School Business Management) -D
Evidence of continuous professional development - E
Leadership
Support and demonstrate commitment to the vision for the further development and improvement of the school -E
Support the Executive Headteacher and Governors in the management of change, financial sustainability and improvement in pursuit of strategic objectives -E
Prioritise, plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the work of others -E
Devolve responsibilities, delegate tasks and monitor practice to see that they are carried out, set standards and provide a role model for others -E
Deal sensitively with people and resolve conflicts -E
Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills -E
Ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative -E
Ability to develop and maintain efficient record keeping/management information systems, providing accurate records and reports as required-E
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences, including other employees within the school, governors, parents, LA and government officers, contractors, suppliers, bank, auditors and others -E
Ability to lead and manage staff effectively and sensitively and to lead by example -E
Ability to negotiate best value -E
Ability to manage projects from inception to completion, meeting deadlines -E
Ability to reconcile priorities, work to tight deadlines and problem solve -E
Receptive to new ideas, approaches and challenges -E
Experience
Proven experience of strategic planning, budget monitoring, cash management and forecasting, procurement -E
Proven experience of producing a variety of financial/ management reports including the production of statutory accounts from a trial balance -E
Experience of successfully networking and building relationships with other organisations or institutions -E
Proven experience of management of teams and change projects -E
Proven experience of fundraising -D
Knowledge
Expert knowledge of budget management -E
A sound knowledge of a range of financial systems and computer applications -E
Knowledge of relevant policies, legislation and codes of practice in Finance (e.g. Charity SORP, Companies Act) -E
Safeguarding
Shows a personal commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and rights of young people -E
Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and interprets this for all individual children and young people whatever their circumstances -E
Can demonstrate an ability to contribute towards a safe environment -E
Personal Qualities
Enthusiasm, drive and a love for the job -E
Committed to high standards of customer service -E
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people -E
Committed to equity and diversity -E
Committed to own continuing professional development which may include working towards School Business Management qualification -E
Clear vision and an innovative approach -E
A passion for ensuring all aspects of school life demonstrate integrity and respect -E
Commitment to a high-profile presence in and around the school -E
Ability to foster an open culture where all are valued and treated fairly -E
Emotional resilience -E
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written -E
Ability to organise, plan and prioritise time effectively -E
Ability to act decisively -E
Willingness to challenge others to produce positive outcomes -E
Flexibility, adaptability and creativity -E
What the school offers its staff
What Can a Career at Perseid School Offer You?
We offer a gold star range of unique benefits and expectations, designed to enhance and support the working lives of all staff.
A career at Perseid gives a rewarding future, and we invest in those that invest in us.
These include, but are not limited to:
• Career development and progression possibilities for staff at all levels.
• A highly skilled, supportive and approachable network of colleagues.
• Relationships between staff that are based on mutual respect and developmental feedback
• Positive engagement with networks, professionals and families. Ofsted highlight that our outstanding collaboration with parents promotes the excellent well-being and achievement of our pupils, and we are passionate about maintaining this.
• Well-being programme; an expert provider of employee support services available through the London Borough of Merton.
• Free childcare for children over five years of age for staff members when undertaking training days or when the child’s schools have training days.
Further details about the role
To apply and for the recruitment pack: https://www.eteach.com/job/school-business-manager-1504880
Please note: we can only accept applications using the application form. CVs will not be accepted.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Person Specification for School Business Manager (E=Essential, D=Desirable)
Qualifications
Degree or equivalent -D
School Business Management Qualifications (Certificate in School Business Management - Accredited at Level 4, Diploma in School Business Management - Accredited at Level 5, Advanced Diploma in School Business Management - Aimed at Level 6) -D
CCAB qualified (i.e. ACA, ACCA CIMA or CIPFA)-D
MSc in Educational Leadership (School Business Management) -D
Evidence of continuous professional development - E
Leadership
Support and demonstrate commitment to the vision for the further development and improvement of the school -E
Support the Executive Headteacher and Governors in the management of change, financial sustainability and improvement in pursuit of strategic objectives -E
Prioritise, plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the work of others -E
Devolve responsibilities, delegate tasks and monitor practice to see that they are carried out, set standards and provide a role model for others -E
Deal sensitively with people and resolve conflicts -E
Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills -E
Ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative -E
Ability to develop and maintain efficient record keeping/management information systems, providing accurate records and reports as required-E
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences, including other employees within the school, governors, parents, LA and government officers, contractors, suppliers, bank, auditors and others -E
Ability to lead and manage staff effectively and sensitively and to lead by example -E
Ability to negotiate best value -E
Ability to manage projects from inception to completion, meeting deadlines -E
Ability to reconcile priorities, work to tight deadlines and problem solve -E
Receptive to new ideas, approaches and challenges -E
Experience
Proven experience of strategic planning, budget monitoring, cash management and forecasting, procurement -E
Proven experience of producing a variety of financial/ management reports including the production of statutory accounts from a trial balance -E
Experience of successfully networking and building relationships with other organisations or institutions -E
Proven experience of management of teams and change projects -E
Proven experience of fundraising -D
Knowledge
Expert knowledge of budget management -E
A sound knowledge of a range of financial systems and computer applications -E
Knowledge of relevant policies, legislation and codes of practice in Finance (e.g. Charity SORP, Companies Act) -E
Safeguarding
Shows a personal commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and rights of young people -E
Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and interprets this for all individual children and young people whatever their circumstances -E
Can demonstrate an ability to contribute towards a safe environment -E
Personal Qualities
Enthusiasm, drive and a love for the job -E
Committed to high standards of customer service -E
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people -E
Committed to equity and diversity -E
Committed to own continuing professional development which may include working towards School Business Management qualification -E
Clear vision and an innovative approach -E
A passion for ensuring all aspects of school life demonstrate integrity and respect -E
Commitment to a high-profile presence in and around the school -E
Ability to foster an open culture where all are valued and treated fairly -E
Emotional resilience -E
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written -E
Ability to organise, plan and prioritise time effectively -E
Ability to act decisively -E
Willingness to challenge others to produce positive outcomes -E
Flexibility, adaptability and creativity -E
What the school offers its staff
What Can a Career at Perseid School Offer You?
We offer a gold star range of unique benefits and expectations, designed to enhance and support the working lives of all staff.
A career at Perseid gives a rewarding future, and we invest in those that invest in us.
These include, but are not limited to:
• Career development and progression possibilities for staff at all levels.
• A highly skilled, supportive and approachable network of colleagues.
• Relationships between staff that are based on mutual respect and developmental feedback
• Positive engagement with networks, professionals and families. Ofsted highlight that our outstanding collaboration with parents promotes the excellent well-being and achievement of our pupils, and we are passionate about maintaining this.
• Well-being programme; an expert provider of employee support services available through the London Borough of Merton.
• Free childcare for children over five years of age for staff members when undertaking training days or when the child’s schools have training days.
Further details about the role
To apply and for the recruitment pack: https://www.eteach.com/job/school-business-manager-1504880
Please note: we can only accept applications using the application form. CVs will not be accepted.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.