School Business Manager 1, Grade 7-8
40 hours per week, term time + 3 weeks
The Governors of St Mary Magdalene’s RC Primary School, Burnley are looking for an Office Manager to join our friendly school team. The successful candidate will work closely with the headteacher and staff to contribute to the strategic direction of the school and, as such, must have very good organisational skills, the ability to work proactively and under pressure and a friendly ‘front of house’ manner.
The Office Manager will be responsible for the provision of effective administrative support for the headteacher and other staff.
You will be expected to support the Headteacher in the continuing development and improvement of all aspects of the school.
The successful candidate will be a dynamic, innovative and solution focused leader, capable of motivating a support services team to provide the highest level of service. They must be able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role. They will have the confidence to work in partnership with senior leaders and governors, as well as liaise with external agencies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. The successful candidate will be fully conversant with Keeping Children Safe requirements including ensuring robust recruitment processes.
The main duties of the post will include: (Please see Job Description)
Daily operation of the school office
Management of manual and computerised records
Management of school information systems
Monitoring of pupil attendance and school dinners
Responsibility for census returns, system upgrades and assessment input
Responsibility for financial records and administration
Banking and reconciliation duties
Management of Unofficial School Fund
Ordering/invoicing and managing supplies
Essential Qualifications:
A minimum (or equivalent) of 5 GCSE’s including maths and English
Desirable Qualifications:
CSBM
Higher level qualifications at A Level or equivalent
Evidence of continuing professional development
Essential Experience:
Experience of SIMS and SMS(Finance 6)
Knowledge of ORACLE, payroll and HR
The ability to use initiative and work independently
Highly effective time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Previous financial budgetary and management responsibilities
Use of IT systems for managing financial systems
Previous experience in a school environment
Desirable Experience:
Working knowledge of Schools Portal
Experience of H&S and premises management
Experience of safeguarding issues
For an informal discussion, please contact: School Office
Visits to the schools are welcomed, please 01282 436880 to make an appointment
Closing Date: Monday 6th January 2020 12.00 Noon
Short Listing : Week beginning 6th January 2020
Interview Date: Friday 17th January 2020