School Business Manager

Job Introduction

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

 A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our supportive and committed school team. If you have finance, administrative experience and a strong work ethic we would love to hear from you! 

Bladon CE Primary School is looking to appoint a School Business Manager: 

• To provide quality financial advice and support for the effective monitoring of the school’s budget in accordance with the prescribed financial regulations. 
• To be responsible for undertaking administrative, organisational processes within the school and managing the school office. 

The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic, positive, flexible and motivated individual with a personal drive. You will be proactive, with the ability to see what needs to be done and to prioritise work accordingly. You will have strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail. You will have the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and good relationships with parents/carers and visitors to the school. 

This is a great opportunity for someone to join our family at Bladon CE Primary School. We are a close knit, supportive and child-centered team who work together to achieve our vision: Flourish as a family in the fullness of life. Feed the mind; free the imagination. 

 CORE REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST

 Financial Role

 Develop and maintain effective budgetary control processes by: 

• Advising senior managers (e.g. headteacher and governors), and, where necessary, provide guidance on the best way of maximising the use of financial resources to meet the school’s needs 
• In conjunction with senior managers, ensuring financial resources are optimised and utilised for best outcomes. 
• Ensuring senior managers are provided with accurate, timely and relevant monitoring information including analysis of trends and projected expenditure. 
• Provide regular budget monitoring, identifying and reporting concerns to senior staff 
• Preparation of budgets, completion of statutory returns in order to meet legislative requirements in line with corporate accounting standards and timescales. 
• Assist senior managers with analysing resource requirements in the areas of admin and finance support staff 
• Ensure all requirements of corporate financial regulations and the scheme for financing schools are complied with. Where cases of non-compliance are identified liaise with senior staff (e.g.Headteacher and governors) 
• Undertake the administration of HR and payroll systems 
• Support and manage parental payments e.g. School lunches 
• Wider roles within the office

Organisation 

• Deal with complex reception/visitor etc. matters 
• Contribute to the planning, development and organisation of support service systems/procedures/policies 
• Support with the organisation of school trips/events etc. 
• Supervise, train and develop staff as appropriate Administration 
• Manage manual and computerised record/information systems 
• Analyse and evaluate data/information and produce reports/information/data as required 
• Undertake typing and word-processing and complex IT=based tasks 
• Provide personal, administrative and organisational support to staff 
• Provide administrative and organisational support to the Governing Body 
• Undertake administration of complex procedures e.g. Schools Central record 
• Complete and submit complex forms, returns etc, including those to outside agencies e.g. DfE

Resources 

• Operate relevant equipment/complex ICT packages 
• Provide advice and guidance to staff, pupils and others 
• Undertake research and obtain information to inform decisions 
• Assist with procurement and sponsorship 
• Assist with marketing and promotion of the school 
• Manage administration of facilities including use of school premises 

Responsibilities 

• Comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person 
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all 
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school 
• Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals and the wider community 
• Attend and participate in regular meetings 
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required 
• Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others

Please see the person specification for more information on essential and desirable qualifications, skills and experience. 

Visits and application process

Visits to our school are strongly encouraged. You can arrange an appointment by emailing the office: office.3146@bladon.oxon.sch.uk You are also welcome to contact our Headteacher, Vickie Cook, to discuss the vacancy either via the office email or by telephoning 01993 811192. 

Application forms can be emailed to the school office. 

Closing date – Wednesday 13th November 2024 

Interview date – w/c 18th November 2024

Safer Recruitment

At Bladon CE Primary School we take the safeguarding of children extremely seriously. All applications will be thoroughly scrutinised, and we will do everything in our power to prevent unsuitable adults from working with our children. All selection processes at our school are designed to identify and reject anyone who is unsuitable for work with children. At least one member of our selection panel will have attended a safer recruitment training course and gained certification. All staff working at Bladon will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before taking up post. There is a culture of ongoing vigilance that ensures children are safe and secure with the adults they encounter. References will be sought and checked on all candidates invited for interview, and all staff are fully aware of the actions they should take if they have any concerns about the behaviour of a fellow staff member towards children.