SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER

Job title:

SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER

Company

Lancashire County Council

Job description

LocationGILLIBRAND PRIMARY SCHOOL, GROSVENOR ROAD, CHORLEY, PR7 2PJSummaryAt Gillibrand Primary School we are a happy, thriving and forward-thinking school, with 209 pupils on roll. We pride ourselves on being a fully inclusive school with strong community links. At Gillibrand we have a strong vision and values that are over-arched by the line ‘We nurture children’s dreams’. Gillibrand has recently become the part of the Aspirational Futures MAT. Through collaboration with other AFMAT schools we will continue our journey of high standards, high expectations, and high status. We are looking to appoint a highly organised, flexible and self-motivated School Business Manager to join our busy school office. The successful candidate will work in close partnership with the Headteacher and efficiently mange our school administration and office. You will have excellent communication and ICT skills with the ability to adapt to the demands of working in a busy school office. The ideal candidate will be expected to demonstrate a high level of professional and confidentiality at all times. You will be the first point of contact for our pupils, parents and visitors.Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.The closing date is 9am 05/12/2024Essential Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths Grade C or above or equivalent

Desirable Qualifications

• School Business Management Qualification e.g. (CSBM), diploma

Essential Experience

• Being responsible for the business and financial management of school resources

• To have experience in financial budget preparation and planning

• To manage school’s HR requirements (staff contracts, payroll, personnel files)

• To be familiar with school management systems e.g. SIMS

• Manage and implement the school’s health and safety policies

• Managing a support staff team e.g. welfare team, site staff

Desirable Experience

• Managing the facilities, including premises, lettings and liaising with external contractors

• Attendance and contribution at senior leadership meetings

• To have experience for managing the school’s ICT provision

For an informal discussion please contact:Contact the Headteacher – 01257 274983Proposed Interview Date:13/12/2024Equal Opportunities statementAn Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the communityRehabilitationRehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a ‘disclosure’. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS’s Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Expected salary

£2304 per month

Location

Chorley, Lancashire

Job date

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 01:04:07 GMT

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