School Business Manager

Join our dynamic team as a School Business Manager.

Are you a highly motivated professional looking for an exciting new challenge?

ONE (Owl North East) Trust, a vibrant multi‑academy trust, are looking for a School Business Manager to join our friendly team, based at one of our primary schools – West Denton Primary.

This is a full‑time position.

West Denton Primary School is looking to appoint a School Business Manager who is enthusiastic, organised, friendly and wants to be part of our welcoming and supportive school.

We are passionate about ensuring our school meets its potential and you would be part of making that happen.

This is your chance to make a significant impact within one of the schools within our trust.

We are seeking individuals who are ready to bring their energy and expertise to our innovative educational environment.

We would like to hear from those candidates who feel that they can demonstrate the characteristics and skills we are looking for and hold the relevant experience/qualifications to meet the demands of this post.

Job Description

• 1. Strategic Planning
• To ensure the school makes the best possible use of resources through effective strategic planning.
• 2. Finance
• To ensure compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook in schools.
• To prepare budgets, prepare reports for local governing bodies, as well as track performance to budget during trust monthly business reviews.
• Prepare appraisals for delegated projects and to plan for the future development of the school in line with the school development plan, ensuring best value at all times.
• Bid for sponsorship funding by developing contacts and raising the school profile.
• Plan and maintain budgets and oversee spend and hold budget holders to account.
• 3. Human Resources
• To manage some support staff where applicable and liaise with Human Resources when queries arise.
• To arrange cover for teaching staff during planned/unplanned absences.
• To develop and maintain an accurate Single Central Record.
• 4. Estate Management
• Respond to security alerts along with the Head Teacher and Deputy Head Teacher.
• To manage facilities services such as the meal service, cleaning and caretaking.
• Take an active role in liaising with architects and contractors during any building projects to ensure that the project runs to plan and keeping contract files maintained.
• Ensure any snagging problems are followed up to the school’s satisfaction.
• Manage any lettings of the school premises to outside agencies.
• 5. Whole School Administration
• To manage the administrative function including the admin and ICT facilities, school reception, reprographics, records and telephones.
• Marketing and communication responsibilities.
• To help promote the school to parents, partners and the local community.
• To liaise with local businesses for fundraising, arranging vocational experience and joint projects.
• 6. General
• To promote and implement the School’s Equality Policy in all aspects of employment and service delivery.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people s/he is responsible for or comes into contact with.
• To assist in maintaining a healthy, safe and secure environment and to act in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures.

Person Specification – Ideal Candidate Skills

• Resilient Attitude: Bring your expertise in Finance, Procurement, Estates Management, or Human Resources to the forefront, showcasing your robust and adaptable mindset.
• Leadership and Collaboration: Shine in a flexible, agile work environment with strong decision‑making skills and a collaborative ethos that drives success.
• Tech‑Savvy: Utilise your Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, to streamline and enhance our administrative processes.
• Educational Experience: While previous experience in an educational environment is preferred, it's not essential – your ability to adapt and thrive is what counts.
• Qualified Professional: Preferably, to hold a relevant business qualification and be able to demonstrate your commitment to continuous professional development.
• Financial Software Expertise: Experience with IRIS financial software is a plus, highlighting your capability to manage complex financial systems.
• Managing Innovative Projects: Engage in groundbreaking projects that shape the future of our schools, contributing to your professional growth and making a real impact.
• Networking: Build valuable connections with educational professionals and local businesses, expanding your professional network and opening doors to new opportunities.

You will be based at West Denton Primary School; your employer will be ONE Trust.

At the request of ONE Trust, you may be required to conduct your duties elsewhere to facilitate learning or social activities off the school premises.

The Trust reserves the right to change your area of work, temporarily or otherwise, as may be required, subject to reasonable notice and prior consultation with you.

West Denton Primary School is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the DBS and a range of other recruitment checks.

You will be responsible for the safety and welfare of the children in your care in line with KCSIE 2025.

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