Primary Business Support Manager

WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:

Has experience working within a finance, administration, business support or operational. environment, ideally within education.

Has excellent organisational, communication and IT skills.

Can work calmly under pressure whilst managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, initiative and attention to detail.

Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Will uphold and promote the Christian ethos and values of the school and Trust.

Works effectively as part of a team and builds positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents and external agencies.

YOUR MAINDUTIES WOULD BE:

• Supporting the day-to-day management of the school’s business support functions including finance administration, HR processes and operational systems.
• Managing finance administration tasks including orders and goods receipts, petty cash and credit card reconciliations, banking, school meals and other routine month-end processes in line with Trust procedures.
• Acting as a key point of contact for operational and administrative matters within school and liaising with Trust Central Teams.
• Supporting recruitment administration, induction processes, staff absence monitoring and maintaining the Single Central Record.
• Line managing administrative staff and supporting the development of efficient administrative systems and procedures.
• Coordinating health and safety procedures, acting as Fire Officer and supporting emergency evacuation and invacuation processes.
• Supporting school events, educational visits, lettings and wider operational activities.
• Ensuring school systems and processes operate in line with Trust policies, safeguarding requirements and statutory guidance.
• Attending relevant meetings and preparing administrative reports where required.