School Business Manager - Term Time

Mereworth Community Primary School, Maidstone

Ref:KCC886-2185-179S
Posted:23/05/2024
Pay:KR 8 £28,995.00 pro rata £22,520
Start Date:September 2024
App Close Date:13/06/2024 at 12:00
Interviews:Thursday 20th June & Friday 21st June 2024

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Are you a skilled, enthusiastic and experienced professional looking to join a dedicated team who are committed to ensuring that the children at Mereworth Community Primary School can flourish in every aspect of their school life? You could be the person we are looking for to become our new School Business Manager. We are an OFSTED rated Good school that truly believes that not only does every child matter but so does every member of staff!

Our small, friendly and supportive school are looking for a School Business Manager to join our 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 candidate we are looking for must have experience working within a finance and HR environment. You must 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 Head Teacher 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, administration including recruitment, and HR policies and procedures.

Kent Range 8 £28,995 (pro rata £22,520) 32 hours per week 40 weeks per year

Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detail.

We welcome and encourage all candidates to visit the school (please contact our school office on 01622 812569 to book an appointment).

For more information about the school visit our website at www.mereworth.kent.sch.uk

Please apply by completing the Kent Online application form and you can attach a CV if you wish. Please make reference to experience and knowledge of working with children, supporting their academic progress and developing their well-being.

References will be requested for all candidates shortlisted and Online Searches prior to interview.

The school is committed to child protection/safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this duty of care. Offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DSB (Disclosure and Barring Service) and other employment checks.

The school is committed to Equality and Diversity in employment practice and delivery.

astephenson@mereworth.kent.sch.uk

Information about the school

Mereworth Community Primary School is a popular village school situated between Maidstone and Tonbridge. We are a vibrant, single form entry school situated in wonderful grounds which are used extensively to enhance the delivery of the curriculum. The school building is a mixture of Victorian, 1960’s and modern rooms. We have indoor learning zones which includes a library, a music room, computer room and a Design & Technology room. We have extremely supportive parents and governors and wonderfully caring, polite and well behaved children.

Job Contact Information

Name:Anabela Stephenson
Address:39 The Street, Mereworth, Maidstone, Kent, ME18 5ND
Telephone: 01622 812569
Email: astephenson@mereworth.kent.sch.uk

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