Purpose of Role
The school business manager (SBM) is responsible for managing the strategy and operation of the business functions of our school, including financial management, health and safety, human resources, compliance and administration.
To promote and ensure the welfare and safeguarding of children at all times.
Some of the Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategy
* Be responsible for carrying out long-term resource planning and managing recruitment, appraisal and professional development
* Under the direction of the headteacher, lead on all financial matters in school
* Implement school-wide changes and allocate resources in line with the school improvement plan
* Take all decisions in line with the vision and values of the school, and encourage others to do the same
* Implement a marketing plan for the school, which utilises the school website, signage, the prospectus, and communications with current and prospective parents
* Monitor developments in technology and consider how it can be used to enhance the school’s business processes, teaching and learning, and staff wellbeing
Financial Management and Payroll
* In partnership with the headteacher, and Trust Finance Team, manage the school’s budget and ensure it is balanced, realistic, and represents an effective use of public funds
* Manage the school’s payroll provision in conjunction with the Trust Central Team and the payroll provider
* Submit the budget to the governing board
* Advise on HR issues within school and ensure that recruitment, appraisal, disciplinary and grievance policies are administered in accordance with employment law, liaising with Trust HR and external HR providers as appropriate.
* Ensure Safer Recruitment practices and principles are followed and the School’s Single Central Record is appropriately managed.
Health and safety
* Manage the school’s compliance with health and safety regulations, and put in place processes and procedures to ensure the safety of all in the school
Compliance
* Manage the school’s compliance with statutory obligations, and advise others on the relevant legal, regulatory and ethical requirements
General
* Participate in appraisal, training and development activities as necessary to ensure up to date knowledge and skills
* Work collaboratively with colleagues, knowing when to seek help and advice.
* Play a full part in the life of the school community, fully support our distinctive Catholic mission and ethos and encourage and ensure staff and pupils follow this example.
* Be aware of and comply with school and Academy Trust policies and procedures e.g., child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
* Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment or victimisation and any form of abuse of equal opportunities, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures and making sure the individual/s involved understand it is unacceptable.
The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.
