School Business Manager

Required from 3rd June 2024 (or as soon as possible thereafter by negotiation) 

Salary Grade: OS12 A/B, £38,223-£39,186 per annum (annual leave based on continuous years’ service)

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week (full-time – 52 weeks)

The headteacher and governors are looking to appoint an experienced and well organised School Business Manager to join the administrative team of our busy school office.

 The successful candidate will:
• Lead the long term and day to day operation of financial and human resources management, administration and organisational processes
• Be competent in using IT in a financial/administrative environment
• Have good financial and organisational skills
• Provide an efficient and helpful service to staff, pupils and parents
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Remain calm and positive under pressure
• Ensure work is done quickly, efficiently and accurately
• Prioritise work to meet school deadlines
• Understand the importance of confidentiality
• Be able to consistently follow school procedures and policies

In return Heron Hill School offers:
• A friendly and nurturing environment within a well-resourced and welcoming school with 
extensive grounds and outdoor spaces on the edge of the Lake District
• Dedicated, experienced and enthusiastic school staff
• A supportive leadership team and Governing Body
• Supportive parents
•  Access to continuing professional development

Visits to school are welcomed by arrangement on Tuesday 19th March at 4.00 pm and Wednesday 20th March at 4.00 pm; please contact the school office to make an appointment.

Further information is available at www.heronhill.cumbria.sch.uk or by contacting the school office – telephone 01539 721276 or email admin@heronhill.cumbria.sch.uk 

Closing date for applications:  Thursday 28th March at 12.00 noon                
Interviews: Monday 22nd April 2024

Applications to be sent to Alison Lehane, Clerk to Governors, admin@heronhill.cumbria.sch.uk

Heron Hill Primary School is committed to the principles of safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and excellent professional references.