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School Business Manager - Yew Tree Primary School

Employer
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
Yew Tree Primary School, Birchfield Way, Walsall, West Midlands WS5 4DX
Salary
Band F, SCP 26 to 31, £26,672 to £30,419 per annum
Closing date
3 Sep 2020
Reference
SANDED000004412

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Job Details

Required for 2nd November 2020 or earlier if possible  

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated School Business Manager to join the Yew Tree family. We are a friendly three-form entry primary school with a nursery class. We are looking for someone who will work closely with our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in order to play a leading role in the management of the non-teaching aspects of school life.

Do you have what it takes?

  • To efficiently and effectively manage both the day to day running of all the financial, facilities and administrative aspects of the school, as well as advise on the longer term strategic direction, to enable us to continue to improve
  • To be an active member of the wider leadership team playing a key role in school improvement planning, working alongside other members of the SLT to achieve the school’s aims.
  • To take the role of the school’s lead financial professional, including responsibility for the preparation and setting of annual and longer term budgets.
  • To provide strategic vision and leadership for support functions so that the school runs efficiently and effectively to deliver its aims and priorities.
  • To provide professional leadership and management, taking responsibility for key members of the support staff team, and be an active member of our school community.
  • To be proactive and is continually looking to identify additional funding opportunities for the school.
  • To liaise effectively with the Local Authority and external organisations in specific areas such as payroll, administration, catering, health and safety and premises (the upkeep and maintenance of the school buildings and funding)

We are looking for someone who is/has:

  • Experience in working in finance and budget management preferably in a school setting.
  • Highly organised, able to prioritise, results driven with good attention to detail
  • Self-motivated, tenacious and flexible
  • Good at working under pressure and still smiling!
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Competent with IT systems – SIMS, FMS
  • Certificate or Diploma in School Business Management or equivalent Business Degree or Post Graduate qualification and/or an accountancy qualification e.g. AAT

 

 

 

This is an extremely exciting time to join Yew Tree as we have recently moved in to a brand new £7m building with the remaining site construction due to finish early next academic year. Our new Head Teacher took up his position in January 2020 and is looking to build a team of people who passionately believe in our five core values (responsibility, respect, courage, ambition & pride) and our vision of ‘Learning Without Limits’ for all of our children.

We can offer the successful candidate:

  • A supportive environment in which relationships are nurtured.
  • A dedicated, friendly and passionate staff.
  • A commitment to continued professional development.
  • A commitment to high standards and continual improvement.
  • Enthusiastic and caring pupils who work hard.
  • Modern facilities and extensive grounds to inspire learning

Yew Tree Primary School complies with all aspects of the Equality Act and there is an expectation of all staff to also show support the protected characteristics. Any posts are subject to approval of two references and subject to any necessary safeguarding checks.

Visits welcome and can be arranged by contacting the school.

Closing date:                           9.00am – Wednesday 2nd September 2020

Selection Day & Interviews:   Friday 11th September 2020

For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Employee Specification. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact the school and arrange a time to speak with the Head Teacher. As tours are not possible at the moment, we can arrange video calls if that would be helpful.    Completed applications can be returned to recruitments@yewtree.sandwell.sch.uk

 

Hours:

37 hours per week, term time plus inset days only

Grade:

Band F, SCP 26 to 31, £26,672 to £30,419 per annum

Location:

Yew Tree Primary School, Birchfield Way, Walsall, West Midlands WS5 4DX

Closing Date:

9.00am – Wednesday 2nd September 2020

Supporting documents
Application Form
Person Specification
Job Description

Company

Who are we?

Sandwell is situated at the very heart of the West Midlands, just a stone’s throw from Birmingham. A large, diverse, metropolitan borough, Sandwell offers exciting opportunities for all in a friendly, supportive environment.

Why work for us?

  • Generous annual leave entitlements
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Access to an award-winning employee benefits scheme, which includes:
  • An exclusive retail discounts portal
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes, technology and car parking
  • An employee assistance and counselling service
  • Annual leave purchase scheme
  • A wide variety of learning and development opportunities
  • Flexi-time working
  • A variety of leave schemes including carers, compassionate, maternity and paternity
  • Volunteering scheme

Your career at Sandwell Council

We offer something for everyone, with an incredibly wide range of career opportunities, at any stage of your career, from apprentices to senior managers.

Whether your focus is a support service, such as Finance, Human Resources, Legal or ICT, or a frontline service, such as Social Care, Planning & Regeneration, Housing or Leisure, it’s worth looking at what Sandwell has to offer.

Our plans for the future

Our Vision 2030 shows just how committed we are to creating the best future possible for our communities and for the people who live and work in Sandwell. 

We’re a progressive organisation, and we’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, but we know there’s much more to do to make our vision. For more information on our plans for the future see our dedicated vision 2030 page; http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/Vision2030

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit;

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

For information on our Values and Behaviours, please visit:

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/council/values-behaviours

To view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide, please visit;

https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/staticpages/30847/local-government-careers

Company info
Website
Telephone
0121 569 3300
Location
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell Council House
Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3BS
United Kingdom

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