School Business Manager 2 - Grade 9 - Closing Date 14/05/2024
- Hillside caters for 109 students from across Lancashire aged 4-19 with autism and a wide range of associated complex needs.
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We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, inspirational and talented Grade 9 School Business Manager who can bring financial acumen and strong managerial skills to our successful School. As School Business Manager you will be making a positive impact on the lives and education of all our young people and supporting the wider school community.
This is an exciting and challenging opportunity with the successful candidate forming part of the Senior Leadership Team providing vision, knowledge and expertise in School Business Management. You will possess excellent interpersonal, management and leadership skills and will be responsible for all aspects of school finance, ensuring financial stability, securing financial partnerships to secure new sources of funding, HR, management of the school site including health and safety, GDPR and support with ICT.
You must be able to work calmly under pressure, communicate effectively with different stakeholders and be able to organise your own workload, directing colleagues around you according to priorities.
If you are a current or aspiring School Business Manager wishing to become part of a professional, dedicated team along with drive and enthusiasm, Hillside Specialist School and College could be the place for you! We will offer professional development opportunities and a very supportive and caring staff team.
The role is currently 37 hours per week 40 weeks of the year. This is subject to review for full year working.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
More Information can be found at www.hillside.lancsngfl.ac.uk - Essential Qualifications
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- Level 4 Certificate in School Business Management
- Level 2 English & Maths
- Desirable Qualifications
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- Level 5 Diploma in School Business Management
- Higher Qualifications in relevant subject eg Degree
- Essential Experience/Knowledge
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- Finance and budget management inc Monitoring and reporting.
- Premises Management and Health & Safety Compliance
- Effectively leading and managing staff teams
- Working within school policies and procedures
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Marketing and promotion inc website and social media
- Desirable Experience
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- Being part of or contributing to the Senior Leadership Team
- Generating income including preparation of and submission of bids
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Identifying and implementing strategic priorities
- Closing Date: 14/05/2024
- Proposed Interview Dates during w/c 20 May 2024 TBA
For an informal discussion please contact: Liz Ascroft at the school
Please look at the downloadable forms below and email your application form to c.griffin@hillside.lancs.sch.uk
Make sure you read the information on our Vacancies page which applies to all school roles.