School Business Manager (Part Time - 22.2 hours per week)
Peak School, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 6ESThis job expired on 3 February 2020 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 April 2020
Closing date
3 February 2020 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 January 2020
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Full-time equivalent salary
- £21,760 to £23,702 per year (full-time equivalent)
Additional allowances
Benefits include; Local Government Pension Scheme, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible working and free parking.
School Business Manager (Part Time - 22.2 hours per week) job summary
We are looking for an excellent School Business Manager to successfully manage the business administration of the Academy and to ensure the business management function supports the educational aims of the Academy and the MAT. The successful candidate will have proven Business management experience in a senior or middle management position, Experience of working with or for a school, academy or in a business support function. You will also have experience of managing budgets, financial systems, accounts and line management of staff teams and projects.
• Be responsible for strategic financial planning for the Academy in consultation with the Headteacher, Governors and MAT.
• Report on financial, budget and compliance matters to the Headteacher, Local Governing Board and the MAT as and when required.
• Implement and maintain accurate financial systems and procedures in the Academy, monitoring both income and expenditure, alerting the Headteacher and the MAT of issues or concerns.
• Ensure the Academy operates financial systems and controls in accordance with the MAT’s financial regulations, procedures and timescales.
• Undertake appropriate procurement for the Academy, in accordance with the MAT’s financial regulations and procedures.
• Undertake timely and accurate payroll management and any pension related reporting, in liaison with the MAT payroll provider and MAT HR Manager.
• Provide HR assistance and advice to the Headteacher and Academy staff, in line with Academy and MAT policies and procedures, taking advice and support from MAT HR Manager where appropriate.
• Plan and manage change in accordance with school development planning.
• Support the planning, management and maintenance of the Academy facilities, ICT and buildings in accordance with compliance and budgets.
• Manage minor capital projects for the Academy.
• Ensure appropriate levels of risk management, fire prevention, health and safety and security within the Academy.
• Actively explore opportunities to obtain donations, grants and additional funding streams for the Academy, writing bids with successful outcomes in liaison with the MAT.
• Attend and contribute to senior management, leadership team and appropriate governing board meetings.
• Lead on whole Academy compliance in liaison with the MAT, including premises management, health and safety, education trips and visits, data protection, GDPR and other relevant matters.
• Lead on and/or contribute to cross-MAT business management initiatives or projects as required.
• Update non-education policies as required.
Commitment to safeguarding
Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
About Peak School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 79 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Peak School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@esteemmat.co.uk
We are a nursery to 19 Special School Academy in the north west corner of Derbyshire. We cater for children and young adults with a whole range of needs, particularly those with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), communication difficulties, and those with extremely challenging behaviour linked to their associated learning difficulties.
Most pupils at Peak work outside the National Curriculum and we are proud to offer an individualised curriculum which is built around our four key areas:
Physical and Movement
Emotional and Expressive Arts
Accessing the World and Communication
Knowledge and Know-how
We are located in a beautiful, rural environment in the village of Chinley, where we make full use of the local amenities and make a point of filling our curriculum with outdoor activities.
We also have a number of specialist on-site facilities and services:
Hydrotherapy Pool
Sensory rooms and Sensory Garden
Fully equipped kitchen / catering learning environment for our post-16 pupils
On site nurse, visiting Physiotherapist and Speech and Language therapist.
Our location in north west Derbyshire, on the edge of the Peak District, means we are also accessible for pupils who may live in Cheshire, Stockport, Tameside (Greater Manchester) and also Sheffield.
We are currently Ofsted rated ‘Good’ – with outstanding for Behaviour and Welfare – and we are working hard to ensure we achieve outstanding results in our next inspection.
Further information about our academy can be found on the website at www.peak.derbyshire.sch.uk
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