School Business Manager

1. Purpose of Job:

To contribute to the planning, development,management, operation and delivery of the support function within the school

To be responsible for business and financial management of school resources including budget/financial planning

Develop policies for school support function, such as health andsafety, finance, lettings

May be a member of the senior leadership team or attend as required

2. Key accountabilities/duties/responsibilities:

• Managethe schools support function through planning, developing, designing and monitoring support systems and procedures which include finance, HR, admin, ITand facilities management
• Plan,develop, organise and manage systems and procedures ensuring compliance withall statutory and procedural requirements
• Provide operational day today support and advice to senior staff, the Governing Body and others,including presenting with options
• Undertake analysis and interpretation of data and produce detailed reports and complex information
• Responsible for the completion and submission of forms, returns including those to outside agencies
• Produce and respond to correspondence for self and others
• Manage the school’sfinancial processes and budgets
• Line management of school support staff including recruitment, induction, performance management,training and mentoring systems for support staff
• Operate school information management systems
• Managethe procurement process, including securing appropriate service contracts,licences and insurance
• Assist with marketing and promotion of the school including income generation activities
• May include management of facilities, including premises, lettings and liaising with external contractors
• May be responsible for effective operation of payroll system
• May be health and safety manager for the school

3. Promotion of Corporate Values

To ensure that customer care is maintained to the agreed standards according to the council’s values.

To ensure that a high level of confidentiality is maintained in all aspects ofwork.

4. Flexibility

The jobholder may be required to carry out other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade, as requested by line manager.

This job description is not exhaustive and may change as the post or theneeds of the Council develop. Such changes will be subject to consultation between the post holder and their manager and, if necessary, further job evaluation.

5. The Council’s Commitment to Equality

To deliver the council’scommitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of its services. All staff are expected to promote equality inthe work place and in the services the council delivers.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge, training and experience

• Certificate of School Business Management (CSBM) or equivalent level of knowledge and experience. (This qualification is required for Grade I to be considered)
• Working at or towards national occupational standards (NOS) in business and administration and knowledge/skills equivalent to current national qualification level 4
• Having or willing to work towards
  
  Diploma of School Business Management
• Specialist knowledge and extensive experience in business and administration management such as finance,procurement, staff management
• Management experience
• Knowledge of relevant statutory regulations, codes of practice and government policies, such as OSFTED,safeguarding, health and safety, data protection
• Broad and deep knowledge of theschool and governing body
• Knowledge and understanding of school policies, such as behaviour policy, equal opportunities policy, attendance policy
• Proficient user of MS Office software and/or other in-house software
• Evidence of continuing CPD

Skills

Planning, organising and controlling skills

• Manage the schools support function through planning, developing, designing and monitoring support…