School Business Manager – Finance

Grade G SCP 32-37

Closing Date: 10 July 2024

A new and exciting opportunity for the role of School Business Manager (Finance) has arisen to join our 7-19 community special school nestled high on the hill in Rowley Regis where we occupy an exceptional BSF Building with incredible facilities. We are committed to providing the best education for our young people to enable their potential and achieve their aspirations.

The School Business Manager (Finance) will work strategically with the Head Teacher, SLT and School Business Managers for Facilities and HR to ensure the proper financial conduct of the school. The postholder will have a proven track record in schools’ financial management, detailed knowledge of schools’ financial practices, procedures and regulations. The successful candidate will keep ahead of funding, compliance and legislative matters providing robust longer term strategic and budget planning that ensures the Head Teacher and Governors are equipped to make informed decisions. They will also have strong interpersonal skills with the demonstratable ability to motivate, influence and negotiate strategically.

We have a proactive, supportive Governing Board and strong partnerships with parents/carers, the Local Authority and the local community.

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role. For more information about the School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy do to the Policy Section of our website at https://thewestminsterschool.co.uk/ofsted/statutory-policies/

Please send completed applications to angela.gibson1@westminster.sandwell.sch.uk.

We will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

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