School Business Manager

Job Summary

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic, ambitious and experienced professional to join our team. The School Business Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the business function of the school, including financial and resource management, human resources, IT, facility and property management and health and safety of the school. They will co-ordinate the day-to-day support that enables the school to operate effectively.

Our school is a popular and thriving one-form entry school in the heart of Colnbrook village. Our Christian values permeate the life of our school as we encourage everyone to live out our vision and be “Strong and Courageous”. We are proud to be a highly inclusive school and we welcome families from a large number of backgrounds and communities. Our school is part of the Slough and East Berkshire Multi Academy Trust (SEBMAT) and we enjoy high levels of support and close collaboration with other local schools.

Who We Are Looking For

• Models and promotes our school’s Christian values;
• Has an ability to foster effective relationships with pupils, parents, staff and stakeholders;
• Has a business management qualification, such as NVQ level 4, or is willing to work towards this;
• Is experienced in managing budgets and financial reporting;
• Has experience of HR processes including payroll, health and safety and site management;
• Is a flexible and adaptable team player who is willing to get fully involved in daily life in school;
• Has a ‘can do’ attitude that finds solutions to challenges that arise.

We Offer

• A small, friendly team, with support from the multi-academy trust;
• Tailored CPD and opportunities to develop your career across the Trust;
• A mindful approach to workload;
• A well-resourced and forward-looking school;
• A supportive leadership team.

Further Information

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. Visas cannot be sponsored. If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to Safeguarding

Colnbrook Primary School is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and we expect that our staff share this commitment. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Medical, Online and social media, Prohibition from teaching, Right to work in the UK, Satisfactory references, Suitability to work with children.

Applying for the Job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job. CVs will not be accepted for this application. View advert on external website (opens in new tab).

About [Employer hidden]

Our school is a popular and thriving one-form entry school in the heart of Colnbrook village on the outskirts of Slough. Our Christian values permeate the life of our school as we encourage everyone to live out our vision and be “Strong and Courageous”. We are proud to be a highly inclusive school, and we welcome families from a large number of backgrounds and communities. Our school is part of the Slough and East Berkshire Multi Academy Trust (SEBMAT) and we enjoy high levels of support and close collaboration with local schools. School website.