School Business Manager

Join our dynamic team as a School Business Manager. Are you a highly motivated professional looking for

an exciting new challenge? ONE (Owl North East) Trust, a vibrant multi-academy

trust, are looking for a School Business Manager to join our friendly team,

based at one of our primary schools – West Denton Primary. This is a full-time

position. West

Denton Primary School is looking to appoint a School Business Manager who is

enthusiastic, organised, friendly and wants to be part of our welcoming and

supportive school. We are passionate about ensuring our school meets its

potential and you would be part of making that happen. This is your chance

to make a significant impact within one of the schools within our trust. We are

seeking individuals who are ready to bring their energy and expertise to our

innovative educational environment. The successful

candidate will have the following skills: Strategic Planning: Strong analytical and planning skills. Finance: Expertise in financial management, budgeting and reporting. Human Resources: Proficiency in Human Resource management and staff coordination. Estate Management: Ability to manage facilities, building projects and resolve

issues. Administration: Excellent organisational and administrative skills. Marketing and Liaison: Effective communication and networking abilities. General: Commitment to equality, safeguarding and maintaining a safe

environment. We would like to

hear from those candidates who feel that they can demonstrate the

characteristics and skills we are looking for and hold the relevant

experience/qualifications to meet the demands of this post. Job Description 1. Strategic Planning

To

ensure the school makes the best possible use of resources through

effective strategic planning.

2. Finance

To

ensure compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook in schools.

To

prepare budgets, prepare reports for local governing bodies, as well as

track performance to budget during trust monthly business reviews.

Prepare

appraisals for delegated projects and to plan for the future development

of the school in line with the school development plan, ensuring best value

at all times.

Bid

for sponsorship funding by developing contacts and raising the school

profile.

Plan

and maintain budgets and oversee spend and hold budget holders to account.

3. Human Resources

To

manage some support staff where applicable and liaise with Human Resources

when queries arise.

To

arrange cover for teaching staff during planned/unplanned absences.

To

develop and maintain an accurate Single Central Record.

4. Estate Management

Respond

to security alerts along with the Head Teacher and Deputy Head Teacher.

To

manage facilities services such as the meal service, cleaning and

caretaking.

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