School Business Manager at Foxfield School

36 Hours Per Week 52 Weeks Per Year

P05 

Required From 31/1/2025

Foxfield school are looking to recruit a school business manager. 

The School Business Manager (SBM) is a key leadership role at Foxfield Special School, working directly with the Headteacher and serving as a vital member of the School¿s Leadership Team. This position demands a visionary, strategic thinker who can champion excellence in business operations, ensuring the effective management of resources to achieve the schools educational goals.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
Leadership Team Member: Actively contribute to the strategic planning and decision-making processes, ensuring alignment with the school¿s objectives.
Vision and Direction: Shape and promote the highest standards of business ethos across the schools administrative and operational functions.
Collaboration: Foster partnerships with external schools and organizations to develop collaborative opportunities, sharing best practices and resources.

Financial Management:
Adviser: Serve as a professional and financial adviser to the Headteacher and Governing Body.
Budget Oversight: Prepare financial forecasts, monitor budgets, and ensure financial rules are strictly adhered to by all staff.
Resource Optimization: Strategically ensure that financial resources are utilized effectively to support the schools learning objectives.

Operational Oversight:
Non-Curriculum Strategy: Lead non-curricular operations to enhance the school¿s efficiency and effectiveness.
Health and Safety: Oversee and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, safeguarding all staff and students.
Human Resources: Manage HR functions, ensuring robust systems for recruitment, performance management, and professional development.

Staff Management:
Line Management: Provide professional leadership and direct line management to administration staff across both schools.
Performance Development: Implement appraisal systems, offer mentoring and training opportunities, and drive staff development.
Collaboration: Partner with team leaders, including the Premises Manager, to ensure cohesive and efficient site management.

Governance and Compliance:
Governance Support: Provide detailed reports and guidance to the Governing Body, ensuring informed decision-making.
Policy Enforcement: Develop and enforce policies to ensure compliance with statutory regulations and school priorities.

Essential Attributes
A proven track record in financial and operational management.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, capable of managing diverse teams and fostering collaboration.

Strategic and analytical thinking to address challenges proactively.
In-depth knowledge of education sector regulations, including finance, HR, and health and safety.

The School Business Manager role at Foxfield Special School is integral to creating an environment where educational excellence thrives. This role demands a professional who can navigate the complexities of school operations while aligning them with the broader vision of the schools leadership.

The school is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of our children and expects the same level of commitment from all staff.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Level CRB check.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.

Foxfield School
New Hey Road
Woodchurch
Wirral
CH49 5LE
Tel: 0151 641 8810
Email: schooloffice@foxfieldschool.co.uk