School Business Manager
St Barnabas Primary School
A Church of England Academy
Employed by Cidari Education Ltd
NJC Grade G/H1 SCP 33 – 36 £28,746 - £30,978
30 Hours Per Week Pro Rata Salary £22,641 - £25,117
St Barnabas is a new and exciting Church of England primary Academy, set in attractive grounds on the outskirts of Darwen. Standards of attainment in both KS1 and KS2 are high and the pupils are well behaved and enthusiastic. The children, and the school, are very well supported by a dedicated team of governors and a busy parents’ committee. Pupils enjoy a rich, well balanced and broad curriculum.
The Governing Body are seeking to looking to recruit an enthusiastic and forward thinking School
Business Manager to join our happy and supportive school community.
Our School Business Manager will support the Headteacher by strategically leading and managing all aspects of business innovation, financial, facilities management, personnel, plus leadership of the administrative and premises staff.
The successful candidate will have:
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Experience of working in a business environment at a management level.
Experience of working within a financial role.
Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to analyse data and information and use the analysis to monitor and support activities to drive school improvement.
Excellent ICT skills including the adept use of Microsoft applications, SIMS and website software with motivation to constantly innovate and improve.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to manage a multi-disciplinary team effectively.
Ability to relate well to children and adults.
The successful candidate will:
 Be responsible for/manage the operation and delivery of support services within the school including Finance, Payroll and HR.
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Be responsible for/manage the planning, development and monitoring of support services.
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To manage administration staff, including commissioning and delegation of relevant activities.
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Be responsible for the effective management of financial administration procedures, including responsibility for compliance with financial regulations.
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Be responsible for planning, monitoring and evaluation of budget.
 Be responsible for the management of expenditure from the school budget.
The staff are friendly, supportive and work positively together. If you think you can bring energy and enthusiasm to our team and are committed to excellence in learning for all children, then

please apply.
Visits to the School are encouraged and warmly welcomed by appointment.
Application forms and supporting information are available from this page and returnable to the
Headteacher:
Mrs H Thomas
St Barnabas Primary School - A Church of England Academy, Knowlesly Road, Darwen,
Lancs, BB3 2JA
Tel: 01254 702996 email: helen.thomas@stbarnabas.blackburn.sch.uk
Closing date for applications is Friday, 16th October at 1pm followed by shortlisting.
Interviews will take place week commencing 19th October 2015.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory enhganced DBS check. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.