School Business Manager - ref. c45707423
We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated and proactive School Business Manager to join our team. This role plays a crucial role in supporting the Headteacher with managing the business operations of the school.
The Clere School is a Hampshire Local Authority School. At The Clere School, committed staff provide a positive environment that inspires a passion for learning, so that every student achieves and flourishes.
Your role:
- Ensure that all business functions are streamlined to support the school in delivering excellent education.
- Prepare the school’s annual accounts & associated information.
- Provide overall leadership for all business-related aspects of the school, ensuring that the school operates in a financially and operationally sustainable way.
- Assist and contribute to developing new ways in which the school’s services, buildings and site might be developed for and utilised in the community.
- Work closely with the Headteacher and the Governors to implement effective business strategies.
- A full job role is provided with the advert
Our ideal candidate will:
- Have a School Business Manager qualification or evidence of 2–3 years’ senior experience in a complex organisation.
- Experience of managing staff to a high level.
- Be self-motivated, pro-active and able to work independently.
- Be someone who thrives on managing a varied workload using excellent organisational skills.
- Have strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Have an understanding of financial budgets and cost management processes.
- Be a strategic thinker who can balance operational demands with long term goals.
We are absolutely committed to safeguarding our children and our recruitment procedures are rigorous in this respect.
“The Clere School and County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.”
Application instructions and closing date information:
Please download the application pack from the school website (www.clere.school) or email recruitment@clere.school
Application forms should be submitted to businessmanager@clere.school by midday on Friday 21 February 2025