School Business Manager
21 hours ago
Blackburn
School Business Manager Location: Blackburn Start Date: 16th March (with a 2-week handover with the current post holder) Working Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm 2 days per week initially in handover, increase to Monday–Friday for the right candidate as temporary to permanent Bridge Education are delighted to be recruiting a School Business Manager for a lovely school in Blackburn. This is a key leadership role, responsible for the strategic and operational management of the school’s finance, HR and administrative functions. Working closely with the Headteacher and Governing Body, the successful candidate will ensure effective systems are in place, statutory requirements are met, and the school achieves value for money. You will also line manage administrative and support staff and play an important role in the wider life and ethos of the school. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategic Support Contribute to strategic planning through high-quality financial and operational advice Attend finance and staffing committee meetings, preparing and presenting reports Line manage administrative and support staff, including recruitment, induction, appraisal and developmentFinance Prepare, monitor and review the annual budget with the Headteacher and Governors Ensure compliance with local authority and school financial regulations Monitor income and expenditure and advise on variances and future budget planning Oversee procurement, ordering, invoicing, contracts and tendering Maintain accurate financial records using school financial management systems Manage banking, income collection, grants and asset registers Advise governors on insurance provision and manage claims where requiredHuman Resources & Staffing Manage staffing administration including contracts, starters, leavers and confidential records Maintain and update HR and personnel systems Oversee timesheets and payroll information for staff and supply teachers Support attendance management and return-to-work processes Liaise with external agencies to ensure pre-employment and safeguarding checks are completedHealth, Safety & Compliance Support the Headteacher in ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation Maintain records for fire safety, emergency procedures and statutory checks Manage service contracts to ensure compliance and value for money Support risk assessments to minimise financial and operational riskAdministration & Systems Lead the school’s administrative function, including reception services and office systems Manage administrative ICT and management information systems Ensure statutory returns and documentation are accurate and submitted on time Oversee school records, licences, permissions and publicationsGeneral Responsibilities Uphold policies relating to safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection and equality Contribute positively to the ethos and values of the school Build effective working relationships with governors, local authority officers and external partners Attend meetings, training and professional development as requiredPlease apply now if you're interested! Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education. As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent