School Business Manager Vacancy
Required to start ASAP
We are looking for a highly motivated, pro-active, forward thinking and dedicated School Business Manager to join our hard working, talented and friendly school community. The unique role within our Leadership Team, balances both operational and strategic responsibilities including, but not limited to, Budget ownership, HR, Premises and Health and Safety.
Grade H £32,076 to £37,336 FTE
Part-time 33 hours per week, term time only – hours negotiable with flexible working
We are looking for a School Business Manager who has:
- Experience and knowledge of business, finance and resource management
- Experience of setting, managing and monitoring budgets
- Leadership and line management experience
- Good understanding of HR, health and safety and premises management
- Ability to work autonomously, prioritise, set and meet deadlines
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and learn on the fly
- Great communication with flexible ‘can do’ attitude and a good sense of humour
In return, we offer:
- Work as part of a dedicated and experienced School Leadership Team
- Flexible working hours and working from home available
- Support, training and a considered handover
- Established systems and processes in place
- An experienced, warm, friendly and supportive team
The role is well suited to an experienced School Business Manager who can work independently in partnership with the Headteacher, or someone looking to make the next step in their career in an educational setting. We also welcome those with transferrable skills from outside the education sector.
For more information please see below for the Job Description and Person Specification.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the below application form. Completed application forms can be emailed to office@sandilands.w-berks.sch.uk (CVs are not acceptable due to Local Authority Recruitment policies)
This school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Closing Date: Friday 8th March 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible
Interviews: TBC
Finance/Admin Assistant Vacancy
Finance/Administration Assistant
Robert Sandilands Primary School are looking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic Finance/Administration Assistant to join our friendly team.
This is a 30 hour part-time, permanent, term time only contract.
Grade E - Scale point 7 - 12 FTE £24,294 - £26,421
Actual Annual Salary £16,697 - £18,159
Start date: 15th April 2024 (or sooner)
The role includes but is not limited to:
· Managing the purchasing of school resources and updating the accounting system for all purchase orders.
· Receiving deliveries and checking them against orders
· Processing invoices and preparing BACS Runs
· Processing of timesheets and absence returns
· Monitoring the collection, reconciliation and banking of any monies received by the school from, pupils and parents
· Assisting with the planning and organisation day and residential school trips
· Ensuring the school personnel database is updated and supporting the School Business Manager in maintaining the school’s personnel records and files.
The successful applicant should have:
· Experience of working in a school environment (desirable)
· Knowledge of SIMs and FMS (desirable)
· Knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing packages
· Good general communication skills
· Good telephone manner
· Good organisational skills – able to prioritise workload
· Tact, diplomacy, confidentiality, sensitivity and a good sense of humour are paramount to this post
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange a convenient time.
Please visit our website for the Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form. If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete a West Berkshire application form. Completed application forms can be emailed to office@sandilands.w-berks.sch.uk (CVs are not acceptable)
Closing Date; Friday 15th March. Interviews to be held on Tuesday 19th March.
This school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks