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Ref 194857
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 8 SCP 25-30.
Salary £35235 to £ 39513  Pro Rata and Term Time Only
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (ASAP ) .
Hours 37 hours a week.
Closing Date 10/02/2025.
Location
St Mary's And St Benedict's RC Primary School, Bamber Bridge, Brownedge Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6TA (266 on roll)

Tel: 01772 336650
School website: www.smsb.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The Headteacher and Governors are looking to recruit a talented School Business Manager with relevant experience and qualifications in financial management, health and safety, human resources, compliance and administration. You’ll be working with a dedicated staff team and for the right person, this is an exciting opportunity to join our team at St Mary’s & St Benedict’s RC Primary School.

The role would suit someone who has experience of working as a School Business Manager in another school, or who can demonstrate how their experience and skills can transfer to our school environment.

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Committed to upholding the Catholic ethos and values of the school.
  • Highly motivated, forward looking and aspirational.
  • Conscientious and who has a reliable work ethic.
  • Able to work on their own initiative. 
  • A hardworking, resilient, and flexible individual. 
  • Able to work with high levels of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
  • Able to lead and plan with agility and a long-term perspective.

    We need someone who has:

  • Experience of undertaking a School Business Manager role in the education sector.
  • Experience of working in a busy client facing office environment, handling a large variety of activities.  
  • Prior experience of working in school administration.

    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.

    Closing Date: 12 noon 10/02/2025

    Visits to the school are more than welcome and highly recommended. Please call the school office to arrange a suitable time 01772 336650

    Proposed Interview Date:13/02/2025 

    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.

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

    Please note that this vacancy closes at Noon on 10/02/2025
    • Essential Qualifications
  • GCSEs including Maths and English Grade C or above.
  • Achievement of the Certificate in School Business Management or relevant finance qualification.

    • Desirable Qualifications
  • Accountancy experience/ qualification.

    • 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 HR systems.

    • Desirable Experience
  • Experience of managing staff teams.
  • Experience in managing Premises and Health & Safety.
  • Experience of line managing admin and site staff.
  • Experience of working in a primary school setting.
    • Proposed Interview Date:
    13/02/2025 
    Equal Opportunities statement
    An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
    Rehabilitation
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    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application Forms to be returned to recruitment@smsb.lancs.sch.uk
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    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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