School Business Manager

Kaye's Academy are looking to appoint a dynamic and solution focussed school business manager to be responsible for the leadership of the financial and administrative aspects of our school. We are a friendly village school at the heart of the community. Working in partnership with parents and governors, we strive to ensure that children are provided with every opportunity to be the very best they can be. We are looking for someone who: Is passionate about delivering the very best for our children Is committed, hard-working and tenacious Has an enthusiastic, innovate approach to their work Is organised and methodical Is committed to inclusive values and equality. Is motivated to deliver the highest standards for colleagues and children Is able to work to ever changing demands and pressures You will be responsible for the leadership of the financial and administrative aspects of the school. The job requires an individual with experience of accounting procedures, budget monitoring and effective IT skills. You will carry out a range of complex or sensitive/confidential financial monitoring and accounting duties. You will also be required to support the Headteacher and SLT in all aspects of school business operations relating to: Strategic finance and budget planning Financial management and monitoring Premises management Health and safety management Project management including aspects of building and capital projects for school improvement Management information systems This is an ideal position for someone with knowledge of financial planning and budget setting principles, previous people management experience and sound communication skills. All new employees to the Trust are subject to a six-month probationary period. Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as satisfactory references. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer. Our Trust values the unique experiences, perspectives and contributions that every individual brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, faiths and none, abilities, ages, genders and sexual orientations. We are dedicated to ensuring that our recruitment processes are fair, transparent and free from discrimination, in line with the Equality Act 2010.