Vacancies
School Business Manager
West Lane Primary School
Permanent Full Time - 37 hours per week Term Time Only + 15 Days. Grade I SCP 28- 31 £33,539.46 - £36,514.23 per annum.
Required as soon as possible, subject to all clearances being in place.
Winlaton West lane Primary School is a 2-form entry primary school set in the leafy west of Gateshead, Winlaton. With a large playing field and 4 buildings, including a nursery, our school provides a nurturing and engaging environment for our children.
At West Lane Primary, we are committed to creating a supportive environment, built on care and respect which is shared by everyone in our school community. Our children are encouraged to be independent thinkers who have the confidence to believe in themselves and aspire to be the best that they can be. We are strongly committed to working in partnership with parents and carers to ensure the best provision for every child.
We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced, and enthusiastic professional to join our team as the School Business Manager. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership team to drive the school's vision and strategic direction, overseeing essential support services such as finance, HR, payroll, site management and health and safety.
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic professional, who has had relevant experience of leading a team effectively and can prioritise with confidence the day to day pressures within a school environment.
The successful candidate must be a quick-thinking team member with strong leadership skills, self-motivation and excellent attention to detail
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and ambitious primary school, where safeguarding is a high priority. If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.
The successful candidate must have:
• A certificate or diploma in School Business management or equivalent
• GCSE/ O-level English and Maths at Grade C or above;
• Advance IT skills;
• Proven experience of financial and HR management in a business or school environment;
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills;
• Strong strategic vision and the ability to implement effective operational strategies;
• The ability to form strong relationships with staff, children, parents, carers and external stakeholders;
• Demonstrated the ability to constantly improve and develop through professional development and training.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and will take place on Monday 4th November 2024. They can be arranged by contacting Mrs Bell on 01914142557
Closing date is Friday 8th November
Shortlisting Monday 11th November
Interviews week commencing 18th November
If successful you will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.
This post may require a declaration under Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2009 including Disqualification by Association.
Please supply an email address for each of your referees, all references will be taken up and verified prior to interview.
Salary amounts quoted are from 1st September to 31st August, if you commence employment part way through the academic year they will be subject to an equated salary adjustment.
Applications by Application Form only, direct to the school (email or post). No agencies.