Business Manager
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Your Role
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Ambition and Excellence for All
At Winsford Academy, our core belief is that students come first and that all children, irrespective of their background should receive an excellent education.
We are looking for a strategic leader who is able to make a real impact in a challenging inclusive 11 - 16 secondary school. We are looking for a skilled and adaptable School Business Manager and feel this role, whilst challenging, will provide the opportunity as part of the senior leadership team to really make a significant difference to pupils' outcomes and life chances. The Academy is a focal point for the economic and cultural life of Winsford and you will find a deeply committed community. You will work as part of the senior leadership team and be responsible for delivering all areas of the Academy's non-teaching accountabilities.
As our School Business Manager, you will play a key role in the leadership of the school, working closely with the Headteacher, Vice Principals and the senior leadership team. You will lead on finance, HR, operations, site, health and safety, and compliance - ensuring that the school runs efficiently and continues to thrive. You will act as the lead professional for all support staff.
The Key Responsibilities of the role:
• Strategic and operational leadership of the school's business functions
• Budget management and financial reporting
• Oversight of HR procedures and staff recruitment
• Facilities, health & safety, and risk management
• Leading support staff teams across finance, administration and site management
• Supporting governance and compliance, including procurement and policy development
WA is a fully inclusive school so ideal candidates will be passionate about social mobility and have a determination for all students to achieve their potential.
Benefits of working at WA:
Alongside knowing that you are making a positive difference to the lives of young people, working at WA means that you will benefit from:
• High quality professional development
• A secure local government pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
Further details about the role can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you would like to visit the academy, or any questions about the role or application process, please contact the Principal's PA at suzanne.pardoe@winsford.ht.school
Our Safeguarding Commitment and Culture
Winsford Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
Application Process
We ask all applicants to apply through SAMPeople-Recruit our recruitment software. Once candidates have registered to SAMPeople-Recruit , candidates can apply for any role in the Trust's 11 schools. Please see the attached document for further information about how to apply, please note we do not accept CVs or applications through any other means.
We reserve the right to extend, withdraw or close vacancies at any time and without notice.
Safeguarding Information
The Halliard Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for all posts will be subject to vetting checks. The successful candidate will be subject to stringent vetting procedures, including an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and we will carry out online searches.