School Business Manager
Permanent Contract – start date 17th May 2021
37 hours per week (times worked negotiable)
41 weeks per year (term time plus INSET days plus 2 weeks)
Grade 8 £30,451 to £33,782 FTE
Beech Green Primary School is a happy and inclusive school that celebrates the talents of all our children, giving them the best start to their education. We are looking to appoint an experienced (or interested and willing to learn) and effective School Business Manager to head up our administrative and premises team. A two week full induction/handover is planned with the current post holder retiring at the end of May.
You will have a positive, confident and flexible approach while managing a diverse and demanding workload.
Essential:
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Strong relationship building skills
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Willingness to train, adapt and ability to listen
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Excellent communication skills – verbal and written to a range of audiences
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The ability to empathise with the needs of our pupils, staff and families
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Problem solving skills along with a “Can-do” attitude
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The ability to prioritise workloads and work under pressure in a busy office environment.
Desirable:
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Experience of budget management, monitoring and financial reporting, including use of computerised finance systems (currently FMS but training can be provided if necessary)
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Good influencing skills
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Experience of Health & Safety including premises and facilities management
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A working knowledge of education HR
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Ability to manage change, be creative, ask difficult questions, challenge and support
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The ability to support and manage a diverse team.
What is good about our school:
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An inclusive approach where we strive to support all pupils, staff and families
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Friendly, fun and welcoming staff
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Innovative ethos: we are always looking for solutions
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A team ethos where all staff support each other and share resources and good practice. Every member of staff is seen as a leader
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We are committed to ensuring the best for all children, staff and families
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We are at an exciting stage of school development.
At the present time visits to the school are not possible, but please contact the school office if you have any questions. An application form is available on this website page - see under downloads – please complete and email to head@beechgreen.gloucs.sch.uk with your letter of application.
Closing date 28th February 2021. Interview date 10th March 2021.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share the same commitment. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to an enhanced DBS check, confirmation of appropriate qualifications and professional references.
See right panel 'Vacancy Downloads', for Application Form.