School Business Manager - Full-time

Harcourt Primary School, Folkestone

• Ref:KCC886-5225-170S
• Posted:08/05/2024
• Pay:Kent Range 7/8 Depending on Experience
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:23/05/2024 at 12:00
• Interviews:ASAP

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Are you an ambitious and inspiring School Business Leader who is passionate about supporting our school to be a great place to live and work? Harcourt Primary School could be the place for you. We are an OFSTED rated Good school that truly believes that not only does every child matter but so do every member of staff! 

Our small, friendly and supportive school are looking for a School Business Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of the school's finances, administration, facilities, and human resources. As a key member of staff, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth running of the school's non-teaching functions.

The special person we are looking for will have experience working within a finance and/or HR environment You will be a fast learner, with strong computing and interpersonal skills. Ideally you will have experience in a similar role but training will be provided for a suitable candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

●   Financial Management:

Oversee budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation in alignment with school objectives. Monitor income and expenditure, providing strategic financial advice to the Headteacher and governing body.

●  Administration and Compliance:

Manage administrative processes, ensuring  compliance with statutory requirements and school policies. Coordinate efficient administrative systems to support the school's operational needs.

●  Facilities and Resources:

Maintain a safe, welcoming, and functional school environment. Oversee facilities management procurement, and the efficient use of resources.Lead on HR functions, including recruitment, and ensure adherence to HR policies and procedures.

This role is for 40 weeks each year from 8am to 4pm each day.

If this sounds like a job for you please get in contact with Anthony Silk (Headteacher) to arrange a visit or discuss this role. 

Information about the school

Harcourt Primary is a family-orientated, one-form entry school with a private nursery attached. The school is set in extensive grounds with large playing fields, a wild garden and pond.

At Harcourt we pride ourselves in being a small school where the staff, pupils and parents all work together to give the children every opportunity to be the best that they can be. In October 2021 we were visited by OFSTED, who agreed that we are a a Good school with many strengths. Children at Harcourt are polite and well-behaved which allows all of our staff can focus on ensuring all children can learn. As a school we highly inclusive and believe passionately in supporting the whole child. We are extremely proud of our whole school community.

Everything that we do in our school in underpinned by our our key values, BELIEVE, ACHIEVE & RESPECT.

Harcourt Primary is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this same commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and an on-line search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. Two references are required prior to commencement of employment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

We would be delighted to show you our happy little school.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr Anthony Silk
• Address:Biggins Wood Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4NE
• Telephone: (01303) 275294
• Email: headteacher@harcourt.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01303 279176

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