School Business Manager

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Portfield School, a leading specialist provision for children aged 4-19, has ambitious growth plans, and we need an exceptional School Business Manager to join our talented team. As a highly regarded Ofsted 'Good' school aspiring for 'Outstanding', we are committed to providing a unique and supportive environment that empowers our students to reach their full potential.

In this pivotal role, you will oversee the non-academic management of the school and play a crucial part in shaping our financial strategy. You will lead the administration team, ensuring efficient operations through effective use of technology. Additionally, you will coordinate the referral process for new students, providing timely communication with stakeholders and considering financial implications.

Responsibilities:

- Lead the school administration team, ensuring efficient and effective administrative operations using technology effectively.

- Coordinate the referral process for new students, meeting timelines, keeping stakeholders informed, and considering financial impacts.

- Ensure compliance with legislation and regulations, maintaining up-to-date and effective policies and publishing them externally when required.

- Develop and execute the school's financial strategy, including fee management, negotiating with Local Authorities, and expense management.

- Manage day-to-day and annual processes for school finances, property management, health and safety, and support services.

Our Ideal Candidate:

- Possesses a coaching and collaborative leadership style, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

- Demonstrates excellent IT skills and is proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

- Exhibits exceptional knowledge of financial management principles and practices.

- Is a strategic thinker, capable of anticipating and addressing challenges proactively.

Join our exceptional team and contribute to the success of our students. Apply now for this rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of young learners.

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Please note we are unable to accept CVs and can only consider candidates who submit a completed application form.

We request references before interviews to uphold our commitment to keeping children safe in education. Please indicate on the application form if you would prefer we don't contact your current employer for a reference at this stage.

If you have any questions and would like to discuss the role in more detail, please call the Talent Team on 01202 084834.

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Autism Unlimited are committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the individuals we support.We willensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this. All successful candidates will be subject to disclosure and barring service checks along with other relevantemployment checks.

We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

Closing date: 06/05/2023