At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage finances, HR, and operations in a specialist school to support students with SEMH needs.
- Company: A dedicated specialist school in Rochdale focused on creating positive learning environments.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, full-time hours, and the chance to make a real difference in education.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth and making a meaningful impact in education.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and help shape the future of students with unique needs.
- Qualifications: Experience in school business management and strong financial and HR skills required.
Location: Rochdale, Manchester
Start Date: Monday 2nd November or ASAP
Contract: Full-time
Pay rate: £150 - £220 per day (Depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (4:30pm as needed)
About the college:
We are looking for an experienced School Business Manager to manage financial, HR, and operational services in a specialist school in Rochdale. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the school, supporting the leadership team with budgeting, staffing, facilities management, and compliance to provide a positive environment for students with SEMH needs.
About the role:
- Oversee school finances, including budgeting, financial reporting, and forecasting.
- Lead HR processes, including recruitment, payroll, and staff wellbeing.
- Manage school facilities and ensure health and safety compliance.
- Provide strategic support to leadership on financial planning and resource allocation.
- Oversee procurement and lead funding applications.
What We're Looking For:
- Experience in school business management or a similar senior role.
- Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 4 School Business Manager or equivalent).
- Strong financial, HR, and operational management experience.
- Knowledge of SEMH and the unique needs of students in specialist settings.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- A proactive, solution-oriented approach to school operations.
To be eligible you must:
- Hold Right to Work in the UK
- Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service OR be willing to process a new application
- Provide two professional child related references
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
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