School job vacancies - School Business Manager, The Mary Bassett Lower School

The Mary Bassett Lower School is seeking a dynamic and experienced School Business Manager to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in the efficient and effective management of the school's financial, administrative, and operational functions. You will join a forward thinking and outward looking senior leadership team who are striving to provide the pupils at The Mary Bassett Lower School the best educational offer possible.  

If you are a strategic thinker with strong leadership and financial management skills, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

School tours are highly recommended, please contact the headteacher either through the school office on 01525 373017 or by email - headteacher@marybassett.co.uk

General overview of responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the school's financial operations, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures in line with school objectives.
• As a member of the SLT collaborate with school leadership to formulate strategic plans and contribute to the overall development of the institution.
• Understand and lead on ICT and management communication systems
• Lead the administration team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, including human resources, procurement, and facilities management.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, such as vendors, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Manage health and safety arrangements, in liaison with the headteacher and site manager, ensuring that these practices meet statutory obligations and that they are reflected in the school’s Health and Safety Policy. 
• Provide strategic advice to senior leadership on resource allocation and financial decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and best practices in school administration.
• Understand the schools safeguarding procedures and lead on the management and upkeep of the SCR in conjunction with the DSL
• Lead on facilities and property management 

About our school and what we offer our staff

We are located in the centre of Leighton Buzzard and welcome children from two to nine years old. Our school is a wonderful green haven, nestled in the heart of a bustling community.

The Mary Bassett Lower School is a fully inclusive school, and we are all proud to follow ‘The Mary Bassett Way’. Our school is welcoming and happy, and we all aim to be the best we can be whilst helping each other to achieve great things. Children make positive behaviour choices and enjoy a creative curriculum with real life opportunities provided to enhance their learning experience. 

We are lucky to have a beautiful site with many opportunities for outdoor learning throughout all year groups. We have high expectations for our children but, at the same time, we provide a calm and caring environment where all children are nurtured and supported.

We offer our staff:

• A friendly school with a wonderful site with plenty of outdoor spaces

• Dedicated, experienced and enthusiastic school staff
• A supportive leadership team and Governing Body
• Supportive parents
• Access to continuing professional development and training
• Support from the present Business Manager to help with a smooth transition in to the role

Our school vision

At The Mary Bassett Lower School, our ambition is for every child to reach their full potential. We nurture our children to achieve positive emotional, mental and physical wellbeing in themselves and others.   

We will achieve our vision by

• Supporting our children to succeed as happy, confident and responsible members of the community
• Setting high expectations for and helping our children to achieve successful educational outcomes across the curriculum
• Providing proactive support for all our families to be informed and confident participants in the education of their children
• Establishing a strong foundation for lifelong learning in a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment

For further information about our school please follow the link to our website.

Applications to be made on the My New Term website.

For further details please contact:

The School Office

Telephone: 01525 373017

Email: office@marybassett.co.uk