School Business Manager
New Bewerley Community School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 6TB25 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 April 2025
Closing date
24 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
28 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Hours negotiable for the right candidate. A minimum of 20 hours per week (Monday - Friday), 52 weeks a year.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- PO1 - PO3 Depending on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
Role Overview:
The School Business Manager will take responsibility for managing and overseeing the school’s budget, procurement, and human resources, including recruitment and retention. You will work closely with the headteacher and senior leadership team applying strategic thinking and processes to drive the school forward in challenging economic times. to. We are seeking a forward-thinking dynamic individual who can ensure the school operates efficiently, effectively, and within budget while maximizing opportunities for funding and grants.
Key Responsibilities:
- Budget Management & Forecasting: Management of the school’s budget, providing accurate financial reporting, medium term forecasts, and ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
- Procurement: Lead on purchasing and procurement processes, ensuring value for money and cost-effective spending.
- Grant Generation: Identify and apply for appropriate funding opportunities and grants to support the school’s projects and needs.
- Human Resources: Manage recruitment processes, staff induction, retention strategies, and staff well-being initiatives. To take a key role in managing staff attendance and supporting appraisal and disciplinary processes.
- Compliance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with financial regulations, educational funding requirements, and school policies.
- Support for Senior Leadership: Work closely with the headteacher and leadership team to set strategic goals and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school’s operations.
Ideal Candidate: We are looking for someone who has:
- Proven experience in school business management, finance, or a similar administrative/management role.
- A strong understanding of budget management, procurement, and HR processes.
- An ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- A passion for supporting children and young people to maximise their life chances.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with staff, parents, and external agencies.
A proactive approach and the ability to think strategically to help drive the school’s success.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
At New Bewerley Community School, we are committed to supporting our staff and providing opportunities for professional development. You will be joining a dedicated and welcoming team, where your contributions will have a real impact on the future success of the children in our care.
We offer:
- A competitive salary
- Professional development opportunities
- A supportive and inclusive work environment
- The chance to make a real difference in a vibrant, diverse community
Flexible working opportunities
A minimum of 20 hours a week required for 52 weeks a year (Monday - Friday).
Further details about the role
About Us:
New Beverley Community School is a vibrant and inclusive school located in a community facing economic challenges. We are proud of our diverse student body, which includes a high percentage of SEND, pupil premium, and EAL students. Despite the challenges, our school is full of eager learners, supported by a committed team of staff and welcoming families who are dedicated to ensuring every child thrives.
We are seeking a dynamic, skilled, and compassionate School Business Manager to join our leadership team and play a pivotal role in managing the financial and operational functions of our school. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with a strong business background, who is passionate about education and the positive impact they can make in a school community.
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.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to secretary@newbewerley.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About New Bewerley Community School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 401 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- New Bewerley Community School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- secretary@newbewerley.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01138 878 718
At New Bewerley Community School, we are proud to provide a dynamic and supportive environment where children, staff, and families flourish. Located in the heart of a vibrant and culturally diverse community in central Leeds, we are dedicated to achieving high standards of education and supporting the ambitions of everyone within our school. Inclusivity, belonging and growth are at the heart of our culture and we are offering the successful candidate the opportunity to thrive and become an integral part of our growing team.
We take immense pride in our children's achievements, no matter how big or small. We offer a rich variety of experiences and a progressive curriculum guided by our ethos: Every child, every day. Engaged in learning. Prepared for their future, nurtured for growth. We celebrate our students' passion for learning through a broad range of extracurricular activities that enrich their educational journey and create lasting memories.
Arranging a visit to New Bewerley Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email secretary@newbewerley.org.uk.
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