School Business Manager
Robert Bakewell Primary School, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5UJThis job expired on 24 March 2025 – see similar jobs
Closing date
24 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 March 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
Flexible working opportunities
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
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
- School website
- Robert Bakewell Primary School website
- Email address
- adeleclarke@robertbakewellprimary.com
- Phone number
- 01509 231646
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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