A Performing Arts College
Person Specification
Business Manager (School Resources Manager)
Selection Criteria
Knowledge and Understanding
 Has a degree (or level 4 equivalent) in accounting or related field
 Has achieved or is working towards NCTL Business Manager qualification is
desirable
 Has achieved or is working towards an accounting qualification
 Has demonstrated further professional development through qualifications or
training
 Has significant experience of working in business administration, accounting
or related industries
 Experience of successfully leading a finance team in an educational
environment
 Knows and understands what constitutes high quality financial management
 Has the strategic financial management ability to develop long, medium and
short term financial plans
 Knows, understands and can demonstrate the ability to lead sustained
improvement in standards of finances, financial control and resources
 Has proven ability to plan projects and manage change to secure the
improvement of College resources, administrative systems, IT systems,
environment and business processes
 Experience of developing new organisational systems including contracts for
staffing and resources.
 Has a proven track record of ensuring a large institution, and its operations
and resources are managed in an efficient and effective manner.
 Is able to analyse financial data, use the information to set budgets and
budget projections.
 Has a good understanding about effective performance management, Quality
Assurance and its place in bringing about improvement
 Has experience of ensuring an institutions processes and procedures are fit
for Audit.
 Has good knowledge of Personnel procedures as set out in current
employment law and practice
 Has a good knowledge and understanding of health and safety procedures
and law relating to staff and buildings.
 Has good knowledge of the latest educational initiatives
Leadership & Management
 Is a role model for staff and students
 Proven ability to lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team of staff
 Has led and managed teams of people, achieved desired outcomes and can
challenge underperformance
 Knows when to consult, make decisions and defer to others
Communication Skills
 Can communicate effectively to different audiences in different ways
 Chairs meetings effectively
Assessment
Assessment
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 Has shown skill in conflict-resolution through integrity
 Has excellent IT skills.
Self Management
 Manages his/her own personal time effectively
Personal Attributes
 Enjoys seeing young people learn in a positive climate and is committed to
ensuring all students are supported in making progress
 Is ambitious to develop their career
 Is reliable and has a excellent record of attendance and punctuality
 Acts with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner
 Is committed, resilient, robust and resourceful and of a reflective focussed
and determined disposition
 Suitability to work in an environment where you will be responsible for
promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
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SAFER RECRUITMENT STATEMENT
Glossopdale Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Key
A - Application
I - Interview
R – Reference