Permanent position
Up to 40 hours a week
Grade 9 SCP 31 – 35
£41,771 - £46,142 plus an additional one off non-pensionable ‘Golden Hello’ payment of £2,500 per year for the first two years.
Closing date: 21st August 2025
Interview Date:
Day 1 Tasks TBC
Day 2 Formal Interview TBC
Permanent position
The Governing Body and Head Teacher of Portfield School seek to appoint a Business Manager to strategically manage the business and resources of this wonderful school.
Are you passionate about driving excellence in education and making a difference in lives of students. Portfield School is seeking a dynamic Schools Business Manager to join our leadership team and support the continued success of our specialist school.
Would you like to work in a school with a new primary phase building currently under construction, in one of the most beautiful areas of Wales?
As a School Business Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the strategic and operational management of our school ensuring efficient and effective use of resources. Woking closely with the Head teacher and Governing Body, some of your responsibilities will include: -
- Financial Management – Oversee the school’s budget, forecasting, financial planning.
- HR and Recruitment – Ensure we are compliant with all HR policies.
- Premises Management/Health and Safety – To oversee the schools site team and work with them closely to ensure we are compliant in all areas.
- Administration – To oversee the admin team and work closely with them to ensure the smooth running of the school.
- Income generation
- The successful candidate will also work closely with the Friends of Portfield and be responsible for overseeing the financial management of the charity shop located in Haverfordwest.
We are looking for a proactive and organised candidate with a proven track record of Business management.
The post holder will: -
- Have relevant qualifications in business management, finance or equivalent experience.
- Have strong leadership and communication skills.
- Be able to foster a learning environment that is safe, inclusive and enjoyable.
- Have the ability to manage priorities and deliver to deadlines.
- Be a strong team player and work in collaboration with others.
Why join us?
- At Portfield School we value our staff and offer
- A real team who supports each other and thrives for high expectations.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- The chance to make a real difference in a specialist school setting.
Safeguarding Statement:
Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.
This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of the Council.
Mae diogelu ac amddiffyn plant ac oedolion mewn perygl yn flaenoriaeth uchel i Gyngor Sir Penfro. Ein nod yw cefnogi plant sy'n agored i niwed ac oedolion mewn perygl er mwyn sicrhau eu bod mor ddiogel â phosibl. Rydym yn ymrwymedig i sicrhau eu diogelwch a byddwn yn gweithredu i ddiogelu eu lles.Mae Polisi Corfforaethol Diogelu'r Cyngor yn darparu fframwaith i bob aelod o staff a gwasanaeth yn y Cyngor, gan amlinellu cyfrifoldebau mewn perthynas â diogelu ac amddiffyn plant ac oedolion mewn perygl yn ogystal â'r dulliau lle caiff y Cyngor ei sicrhau ei fod yn cyflawni ei ddyletswyddau.
Mae'r polisi hwn yn gymwys i holl weithwyr y Cyngor a'r gweithlu, yn ogystal â chynghorwyr, gwirfoddolwyr a darparwyr gwasanaethau a gomisiynir gan y Cyngor.Busnes pawb yw diogelu, p'un a ydynt yn gweithio i'r Cyngor neu'n gweithio ar ran y Cyngor.