School Business Manager

Stantonbury School is a fully inclusive school, located in north Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. We strive to do the best for our staff, pupils and parents. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, forward thinking and self motivated individual with a positive and resourceful attitude.

If you are an experienced School Business Manager, and you want to work with a team committed to making a difference to the lives of the young people in our community, then we would like to hear from you! The School Business Manager will support the Headteacher with the business support, resources management, Estates and HR functions of the school. They will contribute effectively to the senior team to ensure that the school is able to meet its educational aims under the leadership of the Headteacher and Director of Education. The role is one of a lead professional and will be a key member of the leadership team. The post holder will be responsible to the Headteacher but will also have opportunities to participate in activities across the Trust and network with other business professionals. The school has approximately 1400 students and 220 staff. The successful candidate will: Have a proven record of financial reporting, recording and monitoring, preferably with a recognisable qualification in School Business Management or an accountancy qualification Have a sound understanding of HR and demonstrate the ability to support and manage a variety of teams across all areas of the School Have high expectations, sound business judgment and be passionate about developing opportunities for the school Provide robust financial management information to the Headteacher to ensure clarity and transparency on all key decisions and operations Have an understanding of Estates management, capital projects, Health & Safety and Compliance protocols