School Business Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Start Date: 1 July 2023 (negotiable)
Contract: Permanent, Part-time, Term Time Only + 5 days
Grade: Β£30,507- Β£32,878 pro-rata (actual Β£17,697 - Β£19,073)
Hours of Work: 25 hours per week
We are looking for a School Business Manager, to take on this key role, working alongside our existing administration team and the Headteacher.
The School Business Manager is responsible for the financial resource management, facilities and property management and health and safety management.
Tasks will include, but are not limited to:
Β· Preparing annual budget plans
Β· Managing school bank accounts and procurement cards
Β· Managing payroll, staff contracts and associated online records
Β· Managing Human Resources and recruitment
Β· Overseeing the implementation of health and safety systems
Β· Overseeing the safe maintenance and security of the school premises
Β· Sometimes working at the Reception answering calls and receiving visitors
Full details of the role can be found in the Application Pack. https://www.kingham.oxon.sch.uk/vacancies/school-business-manager-required/
The role begins in July 2023 (negotiable) and will be term time only for 25 hours per week.
This is a permanent Grade 10 post.
The successful candidate should:
Β· Be experienced in using a range of ICT systems and software
Β· Be highly competent with finance and data
Β· Have experience of line management
Β· Pay rigorous attention to correct procedures, presentation and detail
Β· Have highly developed interpersonal skills
Β· Although not essential, the successful candidate would ideally have a good knowledge of using financial planning software
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 25 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chipping Norton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 22/05/2023
Reference ID: SBM 2023
Expected start date: 01/07/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for School Business Manager roles across Kingham Primary School's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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