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Ref 193802
Number of Posts 1
Grade 6/7.
Salary £25979 to £ 33945 Starting salary will be dependent on experience and skills
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (December 2024 ) .
Hours 35 hours a week.
Closing Date 01/11/2024.
Location
Brookfield Park Primary School, School Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EH (172 on roll)

Tel: 01695 724042
School website: www.brookfieldparkprimary.co.uk
Summary
We are looking to appoint a School Business Manager who would work closely with the SLT and headteacher to enable the smooth running of school. The role would require the successful candidate to be responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of financial and administrative services within the school. The role of business manager also involves some liaising between us and Kingsbury School in matters relating to the upkeep of the building, shared contracts and shared staff.

Ideally we would like the person to start in December but that can be negotiated if there is a current contract tying you in until the end of term. For further details please see the attached document outlining the job description and person specification. 

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

The closing date is 12 noon on 01/11/2024
Essential Qualifications
  • English and Maths GCSE or equivalent
  • NVQ Level 2 or above
  • Desirable Qualifications
  • Certificate of Business Management (CSBM) or equivalent
  • Essential Experience
  • Experience of school administration systems (SIMS and FMS)
  • Working in a school setting with children
  • Desirable Experience
  • Knowledge of school communication systems
  • Knowledge of HR and payroll systems


  • Equal Opportunities statement
    An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
    Rehabilitation
    Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: head@brookfieldpark.lancs.sch.uk
    Positive about Disabled People 

    The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

    Disability Confident employer Lancashire County Council

    Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.