Job Description

Overview:

School: West Lodge Primary School

Address: West End Lane, Pinner, HA5 1AF

Website:

https://www.westlodge.harrow.sch.uk/

West Lodge Primary School is a large, diverse and inclusive primary school in Pinner, Harrow. We are looking for a School Business Manager to manage and oversee the school's non teaching operations. The successful candidate will be efficient, proactive and have excellent organisational skills. You will play a pivotal role in the leadership team, overseeing the school's financial management, HR, premises, and administrative functions. You will ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school's operations, enabling our staff and students to thrive. Whether you are already an experienced School Business Manager seeking a fresh and rewarding challenge, or you bring strong transferrable skills and are ready to embark on this career path, this is a unique opportunity to make a real impact.


You will work 36 hours per week, 41 weeks per year (term time plus 2 weeks)

Key Responsibilities:

Lead on financial planning, budgeting, and reporting Manage HR processes including recruitment, payroll, and staff wellbeing Oversee premises management, health & safety, and compliance Line manage administrative and non classroom based support staff Work closely with the Headteacher and Governing Body to support strategic planning


Visits to the school are welcome; please email vacancies@westlodge.harrow.sch.uk to arrange a convenient time.


Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. An online search will be carried out on all short listed candidates and the successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure and checks regarding proof of ID, medical clearance and the right to work in the UK.


About you:

The successful candidate should -

Have a strong background in financial management, and ideally hold a recognised accounting qualification (eg ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) Have a proven track record of interpersonal and leadership skills Be highly organised, reliable and have excellent time management skills Be self-motivated and able to use initiative Have excellent communication and ICT skills Be able to work well under pressure and to a high level of accuracy Ideally have experience of working in a similar role in a school setting

How to apply:

For more information including details of how to apply please go the My New Term website.

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