School Business Manager

Robert Bakewell Primary School, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5UJ

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  May /June 2025

• Closing date

  24 February 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Term time plus 4 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 13

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualifications in maths/numeracy and English/literacy.
• Diploma in School Business Management or equivalent experience
• Professional qualification in finance, HR, health and safety or procurement
• Experience of working in a busy office environment managing multiple priorities.
• Experience of budget planning and financial forecasting within the context of strategic organisational planning.
• Experience of using information management systems and finance software.
• Experience of using SIMS and FMS
• Experience of supervising / line managing staff.
• Successful experience of identifying and applying for grants / funding.
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and an appreciation of the implications of the Data Protection Act.
• Understanding of the context in which schools operate, and how your role fits within this.
• Awareness and understanding of financial processes and procedures within school and the regulatory framework that governs them.
• Awareness and understanding of health and safety regulations and good practice within the school environment.
• Understanding of routine HR processes and procedures and the ability to understand and apply HR policy to address non-complex issues.

Experience

Knowledge

Skills/Attributes

• Ability to use own initiative to identify issues, problem solve and implement solutions, working quickly and efficiently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to think strategically, in order to support the long-term development of your own areas of work and to inform whole school planning.
• Well organised, with the ability to manage your own workload and that of others.
• Excellent ICT skills, and the ability to make effective use of a range of ICT software in order to fulfil the requirements of the role
• Ability to interpret complex information and take/recommend appropriate action, including the development of policy and practice.
• Able to communicate clearly, in writing and orally, with a wide range of audiences.
• Able to persuade, motivate, negotiate and influence.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Reliable, honest, trustworthy, discrete and capable of handling confidential information sensitively.

General Circumstances

• Evidence of regular attendance at work
• An understanding of, and commitment to, Equal Opportunities, and the ability to apply this in day-to-day situations.
• Willingness to undertake training.

Factors not already covered

• Must be able to perform all duties and tasks, with reasonable adjustment where appropriate, in accordance with the provisions of the Equality Act 2010

What the school offers its staff

This is a term time + 4 weeks position

Flexible working opportunities

We would consider part time working in order to accommodate the right person for the job.

Commitment to safeguarding

Robert Bakewell is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks. In line with KCSiE 2022, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and will be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to adeleclarke@robertbakewellprimary.com

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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Business Manager (Grade 13).pdf - 232 KB (opens in new tab)

About Robert Bakewell Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 307 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Robert Bakewell Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: adeleclarke@robertbakewellprimary.com
• Phone number: 01509 231646
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/robert-bakewell-primary-school (opens in new tab)

At Robert Bakewell Primary School we strive to create a happy, caring and safe environment where the four school priorities are a lived ethos; learning, caring, and achieving together in a #teamRB community. Excellence and ambition are held in balance with a personalised and restorative justice approach to inclusion.

If you are innovative, creative, forward-thinking, and have a passion for working with staff and communities to ensure all children get the education they deserve, this is the opportunity for you to make a real difference and live out your vocation.

Arranging a visit to Robert Bakewell Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email adeleclarke@robertbakewellprimary.com.

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