School Business Manager
Denby Dale First and Nursery School
26 hours per week (flexible working pattern considered)
Denby Dale First and Nursery School is seeking to appoint an experienced, highly organised and forward thinking School Business Manager to join our welcoming and ambitious team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a thriving and well run school with a strong reputation, stable finances and a committed staff team. The school benefits from well established systems and procedures, providing an excellent platform for an ambitious professional to make a significant strategic contribution.
The role is substantial and varied, with responsibility across finance, personnel, administration and operational management. A key aspect of the role will involve overseeing and managing complex nursery funding arrangements, requiring strong financial acumen, attention to detail and the ability to work confidently with multiple funding streams.
We are looking for someone who:
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Builds positive relationships with staff, governors, families and external partners
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Has experience of financial management within a school or similar environment
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Is highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
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Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Can confidently lead on budgeting, financial planning and compliance
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Understands or is willing to develop expertise in complex nursery funding arrangements
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Shares our commitment to supporting the very best outcomes for children
In return, we offer:
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A welcoming, supportive and experienced staff team
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A well-organised school with effective systems already in place
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Financial stability and strong governance
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Flexibility around working hours and patterns
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The opportunity to play a key strategic role in the continued success of the school as part of the Senior Leadership Team
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.
For further information and an application pack, please contact the school office. We would aim for the successful candidate to have adequate cross over with our current school business manager, to ensure a smooth transition.
Denby Dale First and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
