School Business Manager

Description

Please note that this vacancy is not part of Surrey County Council, we are advertising this on behalf of a partnership organisation.

Westfield Primary School is medium sized school based in Woking, providing for children aged from 4 to 11, through a wide and varied curriculum and enrichment opportunities. The school is based on a large site, with lots of green open spaces and a wild garden. The school is part of the Engage, Enrich, Excel Academies trust, which is a trust of six schools across Surrey & Hampshire who work together, whilst retaining their own unique identity to enable them to serve their local communities. All our schools are places where pupils are happy and develop into well rounded people. There is a strong-focus on the well-being of all and, we all support each other to succeed.

About the Role

Westfield Primary School are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and ambitious person who wants to work as part of the Senior Leadership Team within a school setting, providing strategic vision and operational deliverance on all matters relating to Budgets & Finance, HR, Admissions & Premises and helping our school continue to evolve and grow.

Our ideal candidate will have experience in managing business operations, including finance, preferably in a school setting, although additional training and support will be available as required. Experience setting and managing budgets and using numerical software such as excel are key, along with attention to detail and the ability to be creative and solution focused. The role requires the ability to work independently, managing your own workload, whilst contributing to and facilitating a happy working environment within the school administrative functions.

In exchange our wonderful school can offer:

• A supportive, hardworking and friendly team who are committed to achieving the best for our children;
• Cheerful and welcoming pupils who provide plenty of fun and laughs;
• The opportunity to network and collaborate with Business Managers from other schools and the central team of the Engage, Enrich, Excel Academy Trust to share skills & knowledge and explore smarter ways of working;
• Regular staff wellbeing events and initiatives and a whole school commitment to staff and pupil wellbeing;
• A generous Local Government pension scheme.

Westfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All staff are required to complete an enhanced DBS check and all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Westfield Primary School is also committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably experienced persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. The online search is not part of the shortlisting process and all candidates will have the chance to address any issues of concern in the interview.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for the role, please complete the attached application form and return to Kate Cox, School Business Manager via email: admin@westfield.surrey.sch.uk. If you have any questions or wish to discuss this role then please contact the school on 01483 764187.