Job Description
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Are you an organised, proactive business professional looking for your next challenge? Perryfields Junior School is seeking a skilled School Business Manager to join our welcoming team.
As a vibrant, inclusive Junior school in a semi-urban setting with 302 pupils, we are dedicated to providing the best possible opportunities for our children.
The successful candidate will lead and manage the school's business, financial, and administrative functions to support the headteacher, senior leadership team, and governors. They will ensure the effective use of resources to support high-quality teaching, learning, and school improvement. And, oversee key areas including finance, HR, premises, health & safety, and compliance.
Knowledge of school-based systems, including SIMS/FMS would be preferable. Where possible we would like the successful candidate to have some 'handover days' to support a smooth transition.
What we're looking for:
A skilled business or finance manager, ideally with experience in an educational setting
A confident communicator, able to lead teams and build positive relationships
Someone with integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to our school's values
In return, we offer:
A supportive, friendly team who value your expertise
Opportunities for professional development and training
The chance to make a real difference to our pupils and school community
A well-resourced working environment
Visits from prospective candidates are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01245 250781. Or email admin@perryfields-jun.essex.sch.uk
If you are the energising person we need, we want to hear from you. For more information about our School and Trust, please visit our website; https://www.perryfields-jun.essex.sch.uk/
If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview for this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.
Key Responsibilities;
· Lead the school's financial management: develop budgets, monitor income and expenditure, and ensure compliance with financial regulations
· Prepare financial reports and advise the headteacher and governors on budgetary matters
· Oversee payroll, procurement, contracts, and management of school resources
· Line manage administrative, site and catering teams, ensuring effective performance and professional development
· Manage HR processes, including recruitment, absence monitoring, and personnel records
· Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and guidance (including health & safety, GDPR, and safer recruitment)
· Oversee the maintenance and development of school premises, ensuring a safe, secure, and welcoming environment
· Support income generation opportunities and effective use of school funding and grants
· Develop and maintain effective relationships with external partners, suppliers, and contractors
· Lead on risk management and business continuity planning
· Promote and uphold the school's values, contributing to its ethos and vision.
See attached Job Description for further details.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE 2025. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications.