About this role
Our vision is centred on three fundamental goals: Aspirations, Expectations, No Excuses – VINCAM – ‘Together we Conquer’.
We are looking for someone who will share our school values and vision and will help to ensure that pupils continue to make good progress.
Experience:
Leadership in a public/private sector setting
Experience of driving through organisational change
Experience of developing effective administrative systems and procedures
Experience of project management Experience of producing a variety of financial reports, including detailed management accounts
Preferred:
3 years’ experience in the school business manager roleExperience of leading the review and implementation of a management information systemExperience of completing applications to secure fundingKnowledge and Qualifications
Preferred:
Membership of National Association of School Business Management or equivalentEvidence of further professional developmentMiddle or Senior Management qualificationPersonal attributes
Ability to work flexibly, prioritise conflicting demands and thrive under pressure
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all matters
Ability to draw upon inter-personal skills to build effective business partnerships, communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and represent the school externally
Ability to analyse a diverse range of information in order to make strategic decisions
Commitment to developing leadership capability in self and colleagues
Commitment to continuous improvement through honest self-evaluation and educational development A strong commitment to accountability and transparency Highest level of integrity and probity and a commitment to highest levels of effort, endeavour and focus on standards
Energy, vigour, perseverance and resilience
Ability to negotiate, solve problems, manage conflicts in an open and even handed manner
A good awareness of the wider educational and social issues and trends
To function as a key member of the School Leadership Team (SLT), providing strategic leadership and management in the areas of Finance, Human Resources, Premises & Health and Safety, and General Administration.
The SBM ensures the school makes the most effective use of its resources in compliance with Local Authority financial regulations and statutory education legislation.
Cultural competence
Ability to recognise own biases, ideas, and stereotypes of cultures that are different from own
Ability to admit/acknowledge that there are differences in the treatment of people based on their appearance
Commitment to being a part of the change that is needed in seeing that people are treated fairly
Ability to educate oneself and others on cultural differences to gain more understanding.
Leadership
Ability to articulate the vision, values and ethos of the school to stakeholders and external agencies
Ability to develop strategic plans that support the purpose, values and vision of the school
A good understanding of the principles underpinning effective performance management
A good understanding of compliance with regard to legal, ethical and regulatory requirements
Ability to coach/mentor others and establish clear boundaries and facilitate a culture of accountability for colleagues
Entrepreneurial attitude with the ability to initiate, plan, facilitate and manage change effectively
A clear understanding of HR and change processes, systems and structures needed to ensure a high quality professional environment for learning and managing poor performance
A good understanding of compliance with regard to legal, ethical and regulatory requirements
Finance
Good knowledge of financial standards, and financial procedures and regulations in schools
Good knowledge of financial accountability frameworks, processes and procurement
Ability to take a problem solving approach to tasks and develop well thought through, valid and financially sound solutions
Good knowledge of what constitutes ‘best value’ and the ability to translate this into all aspects of the attached job description
Effective use of resources
Good knowledge of procuring and managing effective IT administration systems to raise attainment by supporting effective teaching and learning
Ability to apply understanding and knowledge of procurement and contract management processed to obtain Best Value from suppliers
Ability to use computer systems, including word processing skills to produce tables, spreadsheets and statistical returns.
Ability to use management information systems and be able to transfer the experience of using one system to another similar system if needed
Makes professional managerial and organisational decisions based on informed judgements
Facilities management
Ability to objectively assess and manage risk in relation to the safe school environment
Good knowledge of the legislative and regulatory framework in relation to the safe working environment
Upkeep of buildings, grounds and services