apply online icon SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER (MATERNITY COVER)

Ref 194617
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 10 .
Salary £44711 to £ 49764 TTO plus 4 weeks
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (March 2025 to until the post holder returns ) .
Hours 29.60 hours a week.
Closing Date 15/01/2025.
Location
St Mary's Catholic High School, Leyland, Royal Avenue, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 1BS (820 on roll)

Tel: 01772 421909
School website: www.lsmchs.com
Summary
We are a vibrant and inclusive school committed to providing an exceptional learning environment for our pupils.  We foster a culture of collaboration, creativity and continuous improvement.  Our dedicated team work together to inspire and empower pupils to reach their full potential. 

We are seeking an experienced Business Manager to cover during a period of maternity leave of our current Business Manager.   We are looking for an experienced manager to be part of the Senior Leadership Team.  You would have responsibility for Finance, HR and Recruitment, Premises, Health & Safety and lead all support staff, as well as line manage Business Support and Premises staff. 

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 15/01/2025
Essential Qualifications
  • 5 GCSE’s grade A*-C (inc English & Maths) or equivalent
    • Desirable Qualifications
  • Certificate of School Business Management (CSBM) or equivalent
  • Diploma of School Business Management (DBSM) or equivalent
  • First Aid at Work Qualification
    • Essential Experience
  • Experience of using SIMS/FMS modules
  • Manage financial management, budgets, procurement and assets
  • Successful management of a small team
  • Understanding of Schools Financial Value Standard
  • Management of HR and Personnel Services
  • Management of H&S
    • Desirable Experience
  • Experience of working in a school environment
  • Experience of using School Cash Office
  • Management of lettings


    • For an informal discussion please contact:
    Contact Chloe Woods 01772 421909 or email c.woods@lsmchs.com
    Proposed Interview Date:
    21/01/2025 
    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.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: head@lsmchs.com
    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.

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    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.

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