Business Manager

Flourish Education are seeking a School Business Manager to support a small Primary School in Kings Norton. The school are part of an academy group and work closely with the other Primary Schools within the group.

Our client is looking for an experienced School Business Manager who would be able to manage and monitor standards, processes, communications, training and systems to ensure all responsibilities associated with the academies business services are adhered to. As this school is part of a larger academy group the ideal candidate would be directly accountable to the Head of Finance and Corporate Reporting, Head of HR and Payroll and Head of Operations.

This would be a full-time, long-term position, starting ASAP and continuing until Easter in the first instance. Although advertised as a full-time position the school would be open to part-time applicants. This is covering an ongoing sickness absence and has potential to continue until the end of the academic year.

As a School Business Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and monitoring standards, processes, communications, and systems to ensure operational excellence across the primary academy.
• Overseeing HR, Finance, Estates, and Health & Safety operations to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Collaborating with partnership service managers, headteachers, and department heads to support the academy effectively.
• Ensuring the school adheres to all responsibilities associated with academies’ business services.
• Playing a key role in maintaining a thriving learning environment for pupils and staff in the Primary School.

We are seeking a skilled School Business Manager with:

• Previous experience in a similar role within a Primary School setting.
• Strong knowledge of HR, Finance, Estates management, and Health & Safety protocols.
• A proven ability to support headteachers and departments effectively.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A minimum of 2 excellent references from your previous employer

Working as a School Business Manager for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• £128.21 - £282.05 per day, equating to £25,000 - £55,000 per annum based on full-time work.
• Choice of PAYE or Umbrella payment options.
• Holiday Pay - 12.07% of your day rate accrued for PAYE candidates.
• Pension Contributions.
• Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training.
• £100 welcome bonus.
• Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme.
• Ongoing support throughout the registration and employment process.

This role is based in Kings Norton, easily accessible from Northfield, Bartley Green, Kings Heath, Cotteridge, Selly Oak, and Bournville. The school offers excellent transport links and on-site parking.

Are you ready to take on this rewarding role as a School Business Manager? Apply now or contact Lizzy Francis-Drummond or Gwyneth Griffiths for more information! We look forward to helping you take the next step in your career.

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Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.

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