Woodheys Primary
Location
Trafford, Greater Manchester | United Kingdom
Job description
WOODHEYS PRIMARY SCHOOL
Meadway
Sale
M33 4PG
Email: [email protected]
Website:
FINANCE AND HR MANAGER - Required as soon as possible
Band 5 SCP Point 19-22
Salary - £29,777.00 - Pro rata, part-time, term time
Working Hours – Part Time/Flexible (25 hours per week + 5 INSET days)
Permanent
This is a popular school with enthusiastic, well-motivated and hardworking staff and pupils. The Headteacher and Governors wish to appoint an exceptionally well-organised and experienced Finance and HR Manager to deliver effective school administration, including finance, human resources, Health and Safety, and facilities management.
We pride ourselves on placing the children at the centre of all that we do. We are looking for an individual, to join our team, who is passionate about the crucial role they will play in supporting the education of our young people, enabling them to reach their potential in both their academic and personal achievements.
This is a varied role where no two days are the same, it is essential therefore that the successful candidate must be able to work under pressure, have a high level of personal drive, energy and resilience.
The successful candidate will need to possess excellent communication skills and will need to respond effectively to changing priorities, using their initiative as well as having excellent organisation skills. Confidentiality and professionalism are key attributes for this role.
The successful candidate will have a flexible approach to work and will be prepared to undertake a wide range of duties as typical within a busy school office. With this role, ideally you will need to have finance experience. The HR part of the role is purely transaction processing, posting adverts onto GMSS website, chasing references, processing staff absence and additional claims etc. you don’t need to be a HR expert, it is more finance and admin.
In return we are offering:
⦁ An opportunity to work with a highly effective senior leadership team this will give you the scope to develop your talents and expertise.
⦁ An opportunity to develop your management and leadership skills by playing a vital role in the continuing development of our school.
⦁ Commitment to your continued professional development.
⦁ The opportunity to work in a bright and stimulating work environment
Main Purpose:
The Finance & HR Manager is responsible for the day to day financial operations and HR functions of our school. They will advise on and implement the day-to-day support that enables the school to operate effectively and efficiently and that allows members of the leadership team to focus on teaching and learning.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Management:
⦁ In partnership with the Head teacher, manage the school budget and ensure it is balanced, realistic and represents an effective use of public funds.
⦁ Lead on procurement processes, managing tenders where appropriate, conducting due diligence, benchmarking and evaluating suppliers, negotiating deals and ensuring value for money ensuring that the Procurement Policy and Scheme of Financial Delegation are adhered to.
⦁ Maintenance of school contracts register, including responsibility for renegotiating or cancelling contracts and updating school records.
⦁ Operation of FMS software to record financial transactions, including orders, invoices, journals, debit card expenses and receipts.
⦁ Reconciliation and input of monthly payroll control journal.
⦁ Oversee BACs banking arrangements and payments
Human Resources:
⦁ In conjunction with the office staff be responsible for the schools Single Central Record ensuring all necessary pre-employment checks are completed and recorded.
⦁ Ensure that recruitment, appraisal, disciplinary and grievance policies are administered in accordance with school guidelines and employment law.
⦁ Advise on HR issues within school and liaise with Schools HR provider.
⦁ Be responsible for staff recruitment process to include advertising ensuring that adverts, job descriptions and application forms are current and accessible.
⦁ Input any staff contract/payroll changes, including new starters, leavers, amendments to working hours or allowances and staff overtime on iTrent.
⦁ Implement the outcome of the annual performance management process including confirmation of salary letters to staff.
⦁ Advise the Head teacher on staff absence management and ensure that Managing Attendance procedures are followed consistently in school.
⦁ Be responsible for communicating with absent staff, arranging OH referrals and appropriate attendance meetings with employee, Head teacher and Employee Relations.
⦁ Attend HR briefings as required by the Head teacher.
Other:
⦁ The Finance & HR Manager will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.
⦁ A commitment to promote the ethos and values of the school in order to ensure the best outcomes for all pupils.
⦁ Strong organisational and communication skills
⦁ To undertake any other unspecified duties commensurate with the grading and nature of the role.
⦁ Ability to adapt quickly and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Relevant Experience:
⦁ Successful management experience in a school or in a relevant field outside education
⦁ Experience of Financial management including procurement and reconciliation
⦁ Experience of HR policies and procedures
⦁ Understanding of data management and confidentiality
⦁ Proficiency in SIMS and FMS is essential.
⦁ Experience of GMSS portal system is desirable.
Education / Qualifications:
⦁ Minimum of 5 good grade GCSEs including English and Maths
⦁ Relevant finance or HR qualification is desirable.
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a difference in the lives of young learners, we want to hear from you! To apply for this role, please contact Mrs Lane via the School Office (0161 9734478) for an application pack to be sent or email the office: [email protected]
Woodheys Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Such posts will require a Disclosure and Barring Form. This form and subsequent references will be collated prior to interview.
Closing Date – Thursday 11 April 2024 at 12 Noon
Shortlisting – Friday 12 April 2024
Interviews - Wednesday 17 April 2024
Job tags
Salary
£17.66k per annum
