School Business Manager

Our vision is centred on three fundamental goals: Aspirations, Expectations, No Excuses – VINCAM – ‘Together we Conquer’. We are looking for someone who will share our school values and vision and will help to ensure that pupils continue to make good progress.

Experience: Leadership in a public/private sector setting Experience of driving through organisational change Experience of developing effective administrative systems and procedures Experience of project management Experience of producing a variety of financial reports, including detailed management accounts Preferred: 3 years’ experience in the school business manager role Experience of leading the review and implementation of a management information system Experience of completing applications to secure funding Knowledge and Qualifications Preferred: Membership of National Association of School Business Management or equivalent Evidence of further professional development Middle or Senior Management qualification Personal attributes Ability to work flexibly, prioritise conflicting demands and thrive under pressure Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all matters Ability to draw upon inter-personal skills to build effective business partnerships, communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and represent the school externally Ability to analyse a diverse range of information in order to make strategic decisions Commitment to developing leadership capability in self and colleagues Commitment to continuous improvement through honest self-evaluation and educational development A strong commitment to accountability and transparency Highest level of integrity and probity and a commitment to highest levels of effort, endeavour and focus on standards Energy, vigour, perseverance and resilience Ability to negotiate, solve problems, manage conflicts in an open and even handed manner A good awareness of the wider educational and social issues and trends To function as a key member of the School Leadership Team (SLT), providing strategic leadership and management in the areas of Finance, Human Resources, Premises & Health and Safety, and General Administration. The SBM ensures the school makes the most effective use of its resources in compliance with Local Authority financial regulations and statutory education legislation. Cultural competence Ability to recognise own biases, ideas, and stereotypes of cultures that are different from own Ability to admit/acknowledge that there are differences in the treatment of people based on their appearance Commitment to being a part of the change that is needed in seeing that people are treated fairly Ability to educate oneself and others on cultural differences to gain more understanding. Leadership Ability to articulate the vision, values and ethos of the school to stakeholders and external agencies Ability to develop strategic plans that support th