Endeavour - Academy Business Manager
Endeavour Primary Academy
Reference Number: ELTJAN01
Job Advert - Academy Business Manager
CATEGORY: Administration
TITLE: Academy Business Manager
RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal / Trust CFO
POST HOURS: 36 hours (pattern to be discussed at interview) Permanent
WORKING WEEKS: TTO + 2 weeks
SALARY: NJC 23-30
START DATE: As soon as possible
REFERENCE NO: ELTJAN01
Do you have experience in finance?
Do you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills?
Do you have experience of budget planning and monitoring?
Do you have the ability to work accurately and methodically with attention to detail?
Are you friendly with a solution focussed and ‘can do’ attitude?
We are looking to appoint a knowledgeable, organised, experienced and highly skilled business manager who will work alongside the Principal and administration staff to support the effective administration and running of our busy primary school. As Business Manager, you will be responsible for the business operations of the academy and the oversight of all matters pertaining to its organisation and running.
We hold relationships within our school community in high regard, so are looking for someone with a caring and positive ethos to join our team. The position of Business Manager is wide and varied and therefore requires an individual who can embrace the complexity of this role.
The Academy Business Manager will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, organised and have the ability to work autonimously. The successful candidate will think strategically and have experience and knowledge of business finance, HR and payroll, estates management and health and safety.
We can offer:
- A happy, welcoming school with an aspirational ethos and a culture of authentic care.
- Enthusiastic and supportive colleagues who are committed to collaborative learning.
- An opportunity to develop your skills through a programme of CPD within school and across our Trust.
- Support and training from the Trust Finance Team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly professional individual to join our hardworking team.
We would love to show you around our school. Please contact the school office on 0161 368 3366 to arrange a visit.
Further information about our Academy can be found at www.endeavouracadmemy.org.
Endeavour Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment: this post requires an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. All ID and qualification checks will be made prior to appointment, as will online searches of candidates (Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023). Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service check and Disqualification by Association Disclosure.
The post-holder will have a responsibility to promote and safeguard the safety and welfare of children in accordance with the school's safeguarding and behaviour management policy.
Closing Date: Monday, 27th January 2025 12noon
Shortlisting: Tuesday, 28th January 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday, 4th February 2025 at a time to be confirmed