School Business Manager

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced and pro-active Level 2 School Business Manager (SBM) to join us. You will be part of the Senior Leadership Team and will work closely with the Headteacher and other senior leaders to strategically lead and manage the school. You will be responsible for the effective leadership and management of the administrative, financial and operational areas of school which are supportive to, but do not involve, the teaching function. Hours of work are 37 per week, term time only, plus 5 INSET days worked in accordance with service requirements.

• Proven experience in a school administrative or business management role
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with financial and budget management in an educational setting
• Knowledge of data protection and an understanding of the importance of maintaining confidential information
• Ability to interpret advice in order to develop policies
• Experience of utilising analytical skills to interpret information and use initiative to solve problems, within established policies and procedures
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
Our school can offer you :
• Well-motivated pupils, who behave well, are polite, friendly and welcoming
• Enthusiastic, friendly and committed staff
• Supportive Governors committed to ensuring the best outcomes for all in our school
• A strong partnership with parents and the local community
• Strong commitment to improving the achievement of all pupils
• A school that holds well-being for pupils and staff high on their agenda, Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check
The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

St Gabriel's is a happy and successful school based in Middleton. The school sits at the heart of our community and our pupils enjoy attending our friendly, caring school. At St Gabriel's we are really proud of our school and our recent grading of Good in Ofsted and would like someone to be part of our excellent team.