School Business Manager post at Carterton Primary School, a town primary within the Ridgeway Education Trust, leading the non-teaching side of the school. The role covers finance, HR, site management, health and safety and administration, working alongside the Headteacher, the Trust's School Business Lead and central teams. It also includes line management of administrative and premises staff, oversight of wraparound provision, and working with business managers across the Trust. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts on 1 January 2027.
What the job involves
- Oversee the school's budget, procurement and Trust finance processes at school level
- Lead and coordinate HR processes, recruitment and payroll administration with Trust HR
- Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, data protection and other statutory duties
- Lead the strategic and operational non-teaching functions, including finance, HR, site management, health and safety and administration
- Ensure effective systems and processes support the school's priorities and the Trust's success
- Work in partnership with the Trust's central finance, estates and HR teams
- Support income generation and value-for-money procurement
- Oversee the wraparound provision
- Manage administrative and premises staff and oversee their work and responsibilitiesContribute to the strategic development of the school and continual improvement of operational services
- Collaborate with school business professionals across the MAT to share practice and promote consistency
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills with a collaborative approach
- Strong financial and business management skills
- Excellent communication and ability to build positive relationships with staff, families and external partners
- Proactive and flexible approach with strong problem-solving ability
- Enjoys working as part of a team and contributing to a positive school culture
Other
- Commitment to an inclusive environment where every child is valued and supported
- Will champion the school's values of Respect, Determination and Aspiration
What’s offered
- Strong support from the Trust's School Business Lead and experienced central services teams
- Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Ridgeway Education Trust
- Ongoing professional development
- Access to a strong support network
- A leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and development
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
