School Business Manager

JOB OVERVIEW

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strong candidate to join our friendly and welcoming school in a key strategic role as School Business Manager

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:

• Has proven success working in the finance department in a Primary school setting, preferably already as a School Business Manager
• Is highly motivated, organised and forward thinking with a “can-do” attitude
• Has experience of working in a busy client-facing role, handling a wide range of activities
• Is reliable and conscientious and able to work using their own initiative
• Is positive, hard-working and an excellent communicator

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Fantastic experience of working in our inclusive and friendly school
• The opportunity of working within a supportive environment as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team
• Good opportunities for personal and career development
• Excellent facilities, on-site parking

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Recent experience of working in a Primary school setting (this is essential)
• Educated to degree level or above (essential)
• Excellent numeracy skills
• A desire to work in school leadership
• A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults
• A flexible approach and the ability to use your own initiative when necessary
• A commitment to the happiness well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school

Please see the job description for further information and a full person specification. We would welcome the opportunity to show candidates around the school. Please contact the school office if you would like to arrange a visit.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Cranmere is a successful primary and nursery school, with an outstanding caring ethos. In 2016 we moved into a brand new building with exceptional teaching facilities, all set within extensive green belt land. Please do visit our website for more information about our school. We are committed to safeguarding and to ensuring the well-being and safety of all children in our care. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this post will involve contact with children it will fall under the definition of regulated activity. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check to help us to identify that they are suitable to work with children and we also request a social media check on all shortlisted applicants. We reserve the right to close this advert early if the right candidate applies.