School Business Manager - Term Time

Woodlands; Ashford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local friendly school in Ashford is looking for a business manager to manage finances, oversee personnel, and ensure compliance with health and safety. The role requires strong financial management skills, excellent communication, and a problem-solving attitude. Experience in a school environment is advantageous. Training will be provided to the successful candidate. This is a part-time position for 30 hours a week, 40 weeks a year, starting in January.

Qualifications

• Strong financial background with proven financial management.
• Ability to manage personnel effectively.
• Experience with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school’s finances and personnel.
• Oversee contracts and premises management.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Financial management

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Relevant professional financial qualifications

Job description

St Teresa's isa small friendly school, looking to recruit a business manager who is committed to working in partnership with the Headteacher and leadership team, providing comprehensive and strategic support. The successful applicant will be responsible for the school’s finances, personnel, contracts and premises, health and safety and data protection. Youwill be the line manager for the premises staff. The role requires flexibility, tact and problem solving on a daily basis, therefore it is essential thatyouareprofessional, approachable and a very effective communicator. Youwill work closely with the office team.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:

• relevant professional financial qualifications and business acumen
• strong financial and administrative background, with proven track record of financial management
• evidence of successful management of others
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• ability to work under pressure and be able to meet deadlines
• high standards
• flexibility and a ‘can do’ attitude.
• competence tolead on matters related to finance, premises, HR and health and safety.

Previous experience of working in a school environment is an advantage but not essential. We are seeking first and foremost for someone with a strong financial background with a genuine commitment to helping us deploy the resources available to best possible effect in a school context of uncertain budgets. Appropriate professional development and training will be available to address any skills gaps for the successful candidate. This post is for 30 hours per week, 40 weeks per year.This post will start inJanuary, subject to suitable references and a clear DBS being received.

Applicants are welcome to make an appointment to visit the school prior to submitting their application. Please email [e-mail] for an appointment