School Business Manager

Purpose of the Job:

To be responsible for the planning, development, and delivery of the support function for the school, including budget management, personnel and payroll and premises management.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Business and financial management of school resources including budget / financial planning and advice to the senior leadership team, governing body and external agencies

2. Manage the schools support function through planning, developing, designing and monitoring support systems and procedures which may include finance, HR and facilities management.

3. Contribute to the development of training programmes/learning opportunities and mentoring for support staff.

4. Assist the Headteacher and governing body with income generation activities and in promoting and marketing the school

5. Arrange provision, analysis and evaluation of data and detailed reports and information to the senior leadership team, the Governing Body and outside agencies

6. Manage the procurement process, including securing appropriate service contracts, licences and insurance.

7. Contribute to the development of policies for school support function.

Individuals in this role may also undertake some or all of the following:

1. Management of facilities, including premises, lettings and liaising with external contractors

2. Be responsible for health and safety issues within the school and how they impact on pupils, staff and visitors to the school.

3. Line manage members of the support staff team

4. Prepare and submit bids for funding from outside agencies under the direction of the Head teacher

5. Manage the delivery of extended services activities

In all cases:

To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school

Comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person