Business Manager vacancyClosing date: 18th September (12 noon)

Interview: 29th September

advertDear Colleague,

Thank you for your interest in the Business Manager vacancy at Fair Oak Junior School. Should you wish to apply, you will be part of an exciting time for the school as we recently had a very successful OFSTED inspection. If you are passionate about being part of a friendly, collaborative team and if you have the drive to make Fair Oak Junior School work as a business and as a school, we want to hear from you.

I look forward to receiving your application by noon on 18th September.

With best wishes,

Mrs Jane LaurieHead teacher

We are seeking to appoint a well qualified School Business Manager to join the staff at Fair Oak Junior School, who is: enthusiastic, innovative and highly effective.

The school office is a busy and dynamic environment and is crucial to the smooth running of the school. We are looking for a School Business Manager who will assist the Head teacher and the governing body in managing the administrative, personnel and premises functions within the school and to maintain effective systems of financial control.

The successful candidate will be passionate about improving outcomes for children and will show a true desire to contribute to this process at a strategic level. Key to your success will be:•Experience of working in an educational context•Strong management and financial experience•The ability to lead on areas, such as health and safety and finance

The successful candidate will be expected to work effectively as part of a team and must be a positive role model to the whole school community.

This is an opportunity for you to bring your experience and expertise to a large junior school and help shape its future.

 We can offer:•enthusiastic pupils who are positive role models•supportive colleagues •excellent CPD opportunities•laughter and fun

Visits to school are warmly welcome from 2nd September. Please contact the school Administration Officer, Sue Long on 023 8069 3195 to arrange an appointment.

details about the postDetails about the post: Full-time permanent teacherGrade F (£30,195 - 33,984)Type of post School Business ManagerSafeguarding of pupils:School statement Fair Oak Junior School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young

people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all of our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Criminal Records Bureau checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Context for the vacancy:Expected start date 2nd NovemberEnd date N/AWorking Hours Full-time (permanent: 37 hours a week for 52 weeks a year)Terms and conditions:School statement This post is offered subject to

•Reference checks•Safeguarding checks

Equal opportunities:School statement Rationale

Fair Oak Junior School is committed to equal opportunities for all pupils and staff, regardless of race, gender, age, physical disability, political or religious affiliations or marital status, and this is fundamental to the ethos of the school.Purpose•To provide an environment in which all pupils feel equally valued and have equivalent opportunities as others, regardless of race, gender, age or physical disability, in all areas of the curriculum.•To ensure that there is an equal opportunity for employment development and promotion for all staff and that they are not discriminated against on grounds of race, gender, age, physical disability, marital status, religion or politics.Guidelines•Recruitment, development and promotion of staff will be based solely on the criteria on merit and ability and suitability for the job.•No job application or employee will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, ethnic or national original, marital status, domestic circumstances, age, sexuality, disability, political or trade union activity or religious beliefs

Information about the recruitment and selection process:Visits to the school Visits to school are warmly welcome from 2nd September. Please phone the school office (023 8069 3195) to make an

appointment.Closing date for applications Noon on 18th September 2015Interview dates 29th September 2015

person specificationEssential

Stage identified

DesirableStage

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Qualifications

• GCSE Qualification, to include English and Maths or equivalent• Record of continuous professional development

• Application • Commitment to further professional development• Relevant recognised professional qualification in finance,

accounting or business administration

• Application/ interview

Experience

• Management and leadership of staff and a thorough understanding of staffing issues, building, leading and sustaining excellent working relationships.

• Financial and budget management• Experience using SIMS/FPS or other relevant data base• Sound knowledge of HR, including completion of contracts of

employment, the issuing of annual pay statements and input and change of information in the electronic system.

• Application/ interview

• Excellent working knowledge of Hampshire County Council systems

• Knowledge and experience of IBC and SAP• Experience of leading appraisal/performance management

of staff• Worked in a busy organisation and dealing with confidential

matters• Project management experience of reporting to leadership,

including governors• Successful bid applications for funding• Maintaining and updating policies

• Application/ interview

Knowledge and skills

• Able to work effectively within a team and to lead a team• Ability to undertake administrative duties and delegate to the office

team as appropriate• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy• Excellent organisational skills• Excellent IT skills, • Ability to implement effective and rigorous systems to support the

development of the school• Ability to communicate effectively through highly developed inter

personnel, written, oral and presentation skills• Ability to think strategically about the use of resources• Ability to achieve value for money, including the procurement of

goods and services• Have an understanding of health and safety and risk assessment

requirements• Ability to support and challenge colleagues in order to improve

effectiveness• Ability to work under pressure and ensure deadlines are met• Ability to present reports, including financial to the head teacher

and governors• An up to date knowledge of the safeguarding responsibilities of all

adults who work with children• An understanding of the challenges and opportunities that schools

face in the next 5 years.

• Application/ interview

• Health and safety knowledge including completion of health and safety audit.

• Innovative approach to solving problems• An understanding of how new technologies can improve

the school’s business management and administration• Proven success in building, developing and leading

successful teams.• Expertise that will complement the existing leadership

team• MIDAS trained• First Aid trained

• Application/ interview

Personal Qualities

• Self motivated and shows initiative• Fully support the school vision, aims and ethos and present a

professional image at all times• Excellent interpersonal; skills – good relationships with parents,

pupils and staff• Willing to be flexible and to work flexible hours when necessary• Willing to learn• A sense of humour

• Interview