School Business Manager

Vacancy Summary

School Business Manager

Permanent Contract

 37 hrs* - Term Time Only + 10 days

Salary Grade: PO1
A unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced, highly motivated and committed School Business Manager to join the team of enthusiastic and dedicated staff at our caring and successful school.

Pudsey Bolton Royd is a thriving and vibrant, two-form entry primary school, serving a multi-cultural community on the Leeds / Bradford border. We occupy a spacious and attractive site and relatively new buildings maintained through a PFI contract. The school was judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted in its last inspection in summer 2018.

This is a truly exciting opportunity for someone with a proven track-record of successful School Business Management, with a passion for putting children at the heart of everything they do, to take the school’s and their own professionalism forward. There will be plentiful opportunities and time for continuing professional development.

* Whilst we are ideally looking for 37 hours a week, we can potentially offer the right candidate some flexibility around how the hours are structured, subject to a minimum of 32 hours. The post is term time only – plus 5 Training Days and up to 5 additional days (the latter can be worked flexibly).

Vacancy Information

The successful candidate will ensure we make the best use of our resources now and into the future.  Responsible for the overall leadership and management of our administrative function, working in close liaison with the Headteacher in managing finance, human resources, management information systems, health and safety and collaborating with Leeds City Council and Pinnacle in the oversight of the delivery of the PFI contract. As the catering and site staff are managed by Pinnacle, this reduces the Business Manager’s line management responsibilities to two other office staff

We are looking for:

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator and team worker who:

• Has proven leadership and organisational skills in driving efficient and strategic administration and financial management
• Has a positive attitude and can train, manage, motivate and inspire others
• Has drive and initiative and is passionate about making a difference to our children and the school community
• Is talented and dedicated
• Is flexible, enthusiastic, reflective and resilient – and committed to their own ongoing professional development
• Keeps up with the latest professional developments, legislation and ever-changing demands of the role
• Promotes the highest standards of business ethos throughout the administration of the school.
• Experience of working with Leeds City Council school systems and procedures preferred – but not essential
• A National College certificate in School Business Management (or similar qualification) would be desirable - if not, willingness to initiate training to obtain the necessary qualifications within the first year of taking up the post would be essential.

We offer you:

• The opportunity to work with a dedicated and welcoming staff team of excellent practitioners, and fantastic children and families who are supportive of and enjoy school life.
• A happy working environment with a positive and inclusive ethos, high expectations and standards.
• Excellent induction, training and development programmes suited to your career stage.
• Membership of an active School Business Manager network across a variety of local schools.
• A welcoming team of ambitious, committed governors and school leaders to work with.
• Lots of opportunities for applying initiative and developing professionally.

More information about the school is available on our website: www.pudseyboltonroyd.org

Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the school - please telephone the school office on 0113 3862560 to arrange an afternoon appointment on one of the following dates: Weds 19th or Thurs 20th October 2022

Closing date: Monday 31st October 2022 at 12.00noon

Interviews:  Thursday 10th November 2022

Start Date: Monday 12th December 2022

Please include a contact telephone number and personal email address, as short-listed candidates will be informed by one of these methods.  If you have not heard from us by Monday 7th November 2022, please assume that your application was not successful. 

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Appointments made are subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The details of the DBS Code of Conduct can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the candidate’s right to work in the UK (either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa). If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility criteria to apply.