School Business Manager - Sowe Valley Primary School

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

What is the job role?

A vacancy has arisen, due to the promotion of the present School Business Manager. We are looking for an enthusiastic, positive and caring School Business Manager. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent financial, literacy and I.T. skills and have the ability to lead and collaborate with a team effectively. If you have attention to detail, are able to prioritise your workload, meet deadlines and inspire your colleagues, we would be keen to hear from you.

The role will involve:

Management responsibility for effective whole school administration organisational systems, working with a large degree of independence, significant accountability and flexibility.

Budget preparation, with other senior leaders and responsibility for the planning, expenditure, monitoring and evaluation of budgets. As well as responsibility for the effective management of all financial administrative processes ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Building and maintaining successful relationships with people, treating them consistently, with respect and consideration.

Other areas of responsibility include:

Human resource issues
Premises related matters including building projects
Health and Safety management
Line management

Qualification & Training

Degree in School Business Management/ Diploma in School Business Management or equivalent qualification or experience

For an informal discussion and to answer any questions you may have please contact Mandy Rosamond on 02476 456063 or email school@sowevalley.coventry.sch.uk

To apply, please complete the application form, including a personal statement of no more than 2 sides of A4. Before completing your supporting statement, please ensure that you have read the advertisement and any supporting information, including the Job Description. In order to improve your chances of being selected, please include specific examples from your experience and relate them to the Job Description when writing your supporting statement.

Applications should be emailed to: headteacher@sowevalley.coventry.sch.uk

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

If you would like to visit and have a tour of the school or would like to find out more about the post, please contact the headteacher on 02476 456063 or at headteacher@sowevalley.coventry.sch.uk

Closing Date: 12^th February 2021

Interview Date: Interviews will take place on Wednesday 17^th February 2021

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Coventry City Council