SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER

Location

Kirkham And Wesham Primary School, Nelson Street, Kirkham, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2JP (189 on roll)

Tel: 01772 682866
School website: www.kirkhamwesham.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

The Headteacher and Governing Body are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, experienced School Business Manager with a proven track record of successful practice in the education to join our wonderfully supportive, friendly and nurturing school team. As our School Business Manager you will become a full part of our team, playing a pivotal role in the financial management of the school, ensuring that we operate efficiently and effectively within our budget.

You will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, including:

To be responsible for the business and financial management of school resources.

To manage the schools administrative function through planning, developing, designing and monitoring administrative systems and procedures.

To line manage welfare team, site staff and business support officer.

To assist the Headteacher and governing body with income generation activities and in promoting and marketing the school.

To manage the administration of human resources.

To manage the facilities, including premises, lettings and liaising with external contractors.

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 09/01/2025

Essential Qualifications

GCSEs including Maths and English Grade C or above

Desirable Qualifications

Relevant professional qualification or qualification in School Business Management, e.g., CSBM, DSBM or commitment to work towards

Essential Experience

Experience of working within a school office environment

Experience of relevant financial management, managing budgets, financial reporting, procurement and fixed assets

Experience of Payroll systems

Desirable Experience

Experience in managing Premises and Health & Safety

Experience of line managing admin and site staff.

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits to the school are more than welcome and highly recommended. Please call the school office to arrange a suitable time.

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.

 

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.