Business and Resource Manager

Do you feel ready for the next step in your leadership career? This is an exciting opportunity for a School Business Manager to join our existing Senior Leadership Team at Maidenhall Primary School and make a positive impact in raising standards and the quality of experience for our pupils. NJC level M3 (£47181 to £50269) Due to the retirement of the current post-holder, the Governors are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly organised School Business Manager to join the Senior Leadership Team of this successful, inclusive and outward-looking primary school. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the operational leadership of the school, with a focus on operational effectiveness and strong stewardship of the school finances, HR processes, premises and full statutory compliance. This is a central role in ensuring the school operates efficiently and sustainably, enabling staff to focus on delivering excellent education for the pupils. The role will also support the school in identifying opportunities for future income generation and the potential development of extended services such as school lettings, wraparound provision or holiday activities. Key responsibilities include financial management and school budgeting, initially as part of an extended handover with the current post-holder, and leading on regular input to the school development plan and strategy; maintaining and developing school administration and communication systems; risk management and compliance oversight; line management of operational staff and contractors. Maidenhall Primary School This is a real opportunity to make a difference in our children’s lives! Our reward is their excited response to everything from trips and visits to spending a night camping on the school field! “Pupils rise to the challenge of teachers’ high expectations. They do this with pride and gratitude. From the moment pupils start school, they are excited to learn new things.” Ofsted 2021. Maidenhall is a 3-4 form entry school serving a multicultural, but predominantly South Asian, community in the centre of Luton. The Senior and Middle Leadership Teams have a good blend of experience and a willingness to go the extra mile. The budget is healthy and the school is well resourced. The local Area Partnership of schools is particularly strong and supportive, as is the Governing Body. The successful candidate will understand what we do well but have the insight and confidence to bring fresh ideas to build on these strengths. They will expand on the excellent foundations which are already in place and accelerate our journey to becoming an outstanding school. They will also recognise the importance of balancing the wellbeing of the children and staff with the desire to achieve the best outcomes for all. You will be able to contribute in the following ways:  Provide strategic leadership across all non-teaching operation functions of the school  Financial planning, b