At Lyne and Longcross Church of England (Aided) Primary School with Nursery and Forest School we are currently seeking to appoint a School Business Manager to be a fundamental part of our wider operations, assisting with key financial operations within a welcoming and supportive environment to the benefit of staff and students. The position is a 42 week/year post; 25 hours per week to be worked over 4 or 5 days.
Job overview
You’ll contribute to key strategic development of the school, taking a lead role in finances, premise management and administration as well as human resource areas, working directly with the Headteacher to manage budgets and procurement strategies as well as overseeing the day-to-day running of the school’s business functions.
Job requirements
- Proven success as a School Business Manager, with a specific related qualification (e.g DBSM, CSBM, ADSBM) and a recognised management or business degree is ideal
- Experience of working in a financial administrative field
- Forward-thinking and able to work within a team for the benefit of the wider school vision
- Ability to work towards deadlines and towards targets set by the school’s leadership
- Strong communicative skills with an attention to detail.
Why join us?
As a crucial member of the team at Lyne and Longcross Church of England (Aided) Primary School with Nursery and Forest School, you’ll be a part of a dedicated and engaged culture with lots of opportunities to advance your professional development and skillset. You’ll also play a significant role in ouf overall development and day-to-day operations, with the rewarding ability to ensure efficiency and enhance wider life in your role.
Lyne and Longcross Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS disclosure. Lyne and Longcross Primary School is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.