VISION Creativity excellence - Brentford School for Girls

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VISION Creativity excellence

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION PACK

POSITION: School Business Manager SALARY: PO8 46-49 £51,837 - £55,017

START DATE: 7th June 2021

LOCATION: 5 BOSTON MANOR ROAD, BRENTFORD, MIDDLESEX, TW8 OPG

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Dear Candidate,

I am delighted that you have expressed an interest in joining our school com-munity as an employee. As a school we are committed to employing dynamic and inspirational professionals who have the ability to inspire young people, lead others effectively and contribute significantly to the future success of the school, and the development of the schools ambitious vision.

Brentford School for Girls is a high achieving, ‘exceptional’ all girls compre-hensive school in West London. A significant number of our children come from disadvantaged backgrounds but this in no way deters their success here at Brentford. Our students make outstanding progress given their starting points, and we are regularly featured in the top 10% of schools in England for the progress our girls make. We are a pupil premium award winner, have been part of the prestigious London Schools’ Gold Club and are a ’SSAT leading Edge’ school. We also work in partnership with a local primary school where opportunities for CPD are fostered as well as expertise shared on the development of the child in the primary phase of education. We are currently exploring the opportunity to formalise our partnership with this school.

Excellent examination results, sustained over the last 8 years are only part of what we are proud of. The broad curriculum and the extra-cur-ricular provision provide a learning experience that produces confident, ambitious and hardworking young women, equipped to take on the challenges of the future ‘whatever that may be.’ We are a small secondary school, with a vibrant co-educational sixth form provision onsite. Our well embedded house system, alongside our active alumni network help to foster a real ‘family feel’ across the school, and we have an incredi-bly strong sense of community.

Our staff are one of our most valuable assets at Brentford School for Girls and we are fully committed to supporting and investing in their well-being and professional development. As well as supporting with opportunities to bring the staff together socially, through coffee mornings and staff well-being events, there is an extended half term break and even a day off for Christmas shopping offered to all members of staff!

We are seeking to appoint colleagues who are ambitious for themselves and the girls at Brentford, staff who will want to embrace our communi-ty and who will have a real impact on the life of our successful school.

We hope that you will find the information in this pack interesting and informative and we look forward to receiving your application and wish you well with the process.

Yours faithfully,

Marais Leenders

Headteacher

WELCOME


NOTES TO APPLICANTS

Brentford School for Girls is committed to the protection and safety of its students and to promoting their welfare. DBS and medical checks will be required from the successful applicant. The school is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications regardless of age, gender or ethnicity.

your written application

We hope that after reading this recruitment information pack you will want to apply for the post advertised.If you wish to proceed, please complete the application form on our website, together with a supporting statement addressing the personal specification and submit your application to [email protected] by midday on Friday 9th April.

shortlisting

You will be informed if you have been shortlisted by 21st April and interviews will take place Friday 23rd April. We will take up two references if you are shortlisted for the post.


ROLE OVERVIEW

School Business ManagerPO8 46-49 £51,837 - £55,017 per annum

Brentford School for Girls is a vibrant, multi-cultural, comprehensive school providing outstanding education for girls in Hounslow and neighbouring boroughs. The 2019 Ofsted report recognises the strong leadership of the school, the excellent achievement of pupils, and outstanding sense of community within the school. The achievement of the schools’ students is regularly within the top 10% of schools in England and as a consequence the school has featured a number of times in the top 100 schools in England.

Alongside our students our staff are our most valuable asset at Brentford School for Girls, and we are fully committed to supporting and investing in their wellbeing and professional development. We are seeking to appoint a School Business Manager who is passionate about education and who has come from a business background either in school or other professional organisation, with some experience of managing a large budget, as well as successfully leading and supporting others to deliver on the organisations strategic priorities. The successful candidate will be given full training and will be expected to complete the qualification for School Business Managers.

We are looking for a School Business Manager who :-

• Demonstrates high standards of professionalism in their work• Is passionate about students’ learning and keen to see all students aspire to succeed• Is able to be highly visible, lead by example and bring new ideas and ways of working • Able to perform under pressure, can multi task and work effectively as part of a team• Is an outstanding and motivational leader of people• Can be flexible and adapt quickly to the changing needs within education

This post is advertised on a fulltime basis. However, in negotiation with the Heateacher, the post holder will mainly work during the term time, with a small commitment during the holiday period. To apply for this position, please com-plete the job application form and the requirements set out in this recruit-ment information pack.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS NOON on: Friday 9th April

If your application is successful, we will contact you by 21st April and interviews will be held on 23rd April 2021.

START DATE: 7th June 2021


personal specification

ESSENTIAL

Qualifications, Experience and Professional Development• A degree or other equivalent professional qualifications

Knowledge and Experience• Administrative experience including the management and operation of administration systems and procedures, including audits• Experience of managing budgets and financial reporting systems• Experience of managing different teams• Use of IT including Microsoft Office, also to analyse data• Experience of leadership of a team of staff ideally those not directly supervised throughout the day• Commitment to personal / professional development• Working knowledge of facilities management• Working knowledge of health and safety legislation• An understanding of procurement, contracts, risk assessment, health and safety and traded services in organisations• Experience of working effectively with a wide range of external partners• Knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding legislation• Knowledge of managing personnel procedures, including managing the sickness absence• Knowledge of relevant legal issues including governance of academies

Abilities and Skills• Excellent organisation skills• Experience in marketing and revenue generation• High level communication skills• Excellent time management skills• Ability to organise own work load and priorities on day to day basis using own initiative• An ability to consult and share decision making with the senior leadership team

Personal Skills and Attributes• High standards of professionalism with regards to confidentiality and discretion• A total commitment to equal opportunities• Highly motivated, positive and self –reliant• Willingness to take on other roles and responsibilities within the team• Empathy with the schools core aims and values• Flexibility – the ability to work with the school on open days / Saturday revision and any other meetings applicable to your role when

appropriate

DESIRABLE• Finance qualification or similar accreditation• A relevant professional management qualification experience of work as a School Business Manager in a school or similar organisation• Experience of reporting systems used in school environments• Experience of project management• Performance management appraisal for staff• Successful experience in the submission of bids securing funding in the public sector• An understanding of school management issues and the role of the Governing Body


Job Title School Business Manager

Line Manager Headteacher

Line of Management Finance Team, Associate staff (QA), Site Manager, Canteen staff

Salary Scale PO8 point 46-49 £51,837-£55,017 PA

Main purpose of the role The School Business Manager is the school’s leading support staff professional and works as part of the Senior Leadership Team to assist the Headteacher in his/her duty to ensure that the school meets its educational aims. The main purpose of the role is to:

• Act as the key individual responsible for providing professional leadership and management of school support staff in partnership with teaching staff, to enhance their effectiveness, to achieve improved standards of learning and achievement in the school

• Provide the highest standards of professional and business ethos within the admin-istrative function of the school and strategically across the role

• To ensure the most effective use of resource management and ‘best value’ in support of the school’s strategic objectives

• Take responsibility for the financial resource management/administration man-agement/management information /ICT/human resource management/facility & property management/ health & safety management of the school through the effective leadership of these identified teams

• To lead in the formulation of the schools budget and staffing structure• To act as a member of the schools leadership team, attending meetings and playing

an active and visible role within the school• With the Headteacher to explore the opportunities for growth within the academy.

Currently the school works in partnership with a local primary school

General Responsibilities 1. To have overall responsibility for management of all financial matters, including strategic planning, reporting, budgeting, systems and controls working closely with the school’s Finance Manager

2. To have overall responsibility for other core business services including ICT,HR, premises, catering, lettings and administration in order to facilitate creating an outstanding educational environment for the students

3. To have overall responsibility for the line management and appraisal of administra-tive and support staff

4. To ensure that the administrative support for school governance is carried out to a high standard

5. To be part of the Senior Leadership Team and to work alongside the rest of the Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body

6. To promote the schools ethos and support school initiatives and policies7. To stay up to date with the developments in the education sector and local commu-

nity

JOB DESCRIPTION


Financial Resource Management 1. To develop and implement the schools financial modelling allowing the Headteacher and the governing body to make well-informed strategic decisions

2. To be responsible directly to the Headteacher and the Governing Body for all finan-cial and accounting procedures and reporting, including monthly budget monitoring and annual statement of accounts

3. To line manage the Finance Manager and oversee the team so that they can be effective in their roles

4. Ensure that a full reconciliation is undertaken once a month for all bank accounts5. To develop, implement and maintain the operation and compliance of financial

controls, standards and systems6. Leading the monitoring of payment of salaries, ensuring that the required returns

are completed to deadlines7. To prepare and maintain the budget, financial plans and forecasts of income and

expenditure to facilitate the management of the school8. To complete necessary financial returns, bids and grant claims ensuring all streams

of revenue and fully secured and accounted for9. To source additional strands of funding in order to strengthen the schools financial

position10. To be responsible for overseeing the schools asset register11. To negotiate, manage and monitor tenders, contracts, licences and service level

agreements to ensure effective and high quality delivery of services to the school and value for money

12. To ensure the schools insurance cover is up to date and effective13. To act as cost centre manager for specific budget areas ad provide advice to the

school staff on financial matters such as budgetary controls14. To maintain the schools accounts in accordance with legislation, Education Funding

Agency and Department for Education guidance (Academies controls).

JOB DESCRIPTION (CONTINUED)


Premises Management • To line manage the school Site Manager ensuring that the schools site, and buildings including their maintenance, security and development and furnishing are all maintained to a high level

• To report to the Headteacher and Governing Body on the premises issues and make recommendations on the spending on repairs and any capital works

• To prepare all paperwork in respect of EFA Capital bids, liaising with architects, surveyors, contractors etc

• Alongside the Site Manager, liaise with external contractors with regards to building maintenance works

• To ensure that the energy consumption is monitored and saving measures are in place

• To oversee the preparation of an annual plan of building maintenance and forecasts of any capital works

• To manage and drive income from the school facilities and any other revenue sources

• To ensure the management of school lettings is effective and provides good value for the school

• To work alongside the Site Manager to manage the premises budget ensuring value for money

Health and Safety • Act as the school Health and Safety Officer and Fire Officer; ensure that all health and safety legislation, polices and procedures are adhered to

• To prepare and update the school emergency plan and risk analysis• To lead regular health and safety risk assessments visits and reviews• To ensure that First Aid requirements are in place for staff and student safety

including keeping an up to date register of First Aid treatments, accident logs and training of First Aiders

• To make arrangements for appropriate health and safety training to take place

Human Resources • To act as the lead professional in the school for human resources• To line manage the school Human Resource Officer• To liaise with the school legal advisory services as and where needed• To manage the schools staffing calculator and advise staff on new appointments,

salaries and costings

Catering • To ensure the catering provision is of high quality and offers value for money includ-ing the quality of meals, hospitality and overall service

• To ensure cashless catering system is run efficiently including support for parents and cost control



IT support • To line manage the IT Network Manager on day to day and network related issues. To ensure staff and students are efficiently supported on a timely basis

• To have overall responsibility for ensuring that the schools IT systems are well maintained and designed to enhance the teaching and learning within the school

• Alongside the IT Network Manager and senior leaders responsible for teaching and learning, to have overall responsibility for the planning and oversight of any IT projects and maintenance updates to ensure the IT systems and IT equipment are fit for purpose and that there is no unnecessary interruption to the teaching and learning.

• To ensure e-safety policies and procedures are in place and adhered to• To support the office manager in ensuring that the school website is complaint with

current requirements• To have responsibility with the Network Manager for ensuring that the schools IT

systems are secure and protected against any potential cyber-attacks• To ensure that school has all appropriate IT licences in place• To take responsibly on policy development in line with all areas of responsibility

Other duties • To ensure that the school complies with Data Protection, Copyright and Freedom of Information legislation

• To work with the Chair of Governors and Headteacher to ensure that the school complies with its statutory obligations as an academy

• To ensure confidentiality of records and information is maintained• Take overall responsibility for the school workforce return• To take part in whole school training programmes and be responsible for their own

professional development• To induct and train new support staff• To collaborate with all other relevant members of staff• To comply with the schools Equal Opportunities Policy• To take part in whole school initiatives and events• To attend relevant meetings (e.g. Governing Body meetings) as required




PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

• Treat pupils and staff with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to professional position

• Having regard to the need to safeguard pupils’ wellbeing in accordance with statutory provisions• Show tolerance of and respect for the rights of others

• Do not undermine fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and toler-ance of those with different faiths and beliefs

• Ensure that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways which exploit pupils’ vulnerability or might lead them to break the law

Staff must have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school and maintain high standards in their own attendance and punctuality.

Data ProtectionDuring the course of your employment you will have access to data and personal information that must be processed in accordance with

the terms and conditions of the Data Protection Act 1984.Staff must have an understanding of, and always act within, the statutory frameworks which set out their professional duties and

responsibilities.Staff at Brentford will also be responsible for any other duty deemed reasonable as directed by the Headteacher.

ConfidentialityDuring the course of your employment you may see, hear or have access to, information on matters of a confidential nature relating to the work of Brentford School for Girls or to the health and personal affairs of pupils and staff. Under no circumstances should such

information be divulged or passed on to any unauthorised person or organisation.

Staff must have an understanding of, and always act within, the statutory frameworks which set out their professional duties and responsibilities.

Staff at Brentford will also be responsible for any other duty deemed reasonable as directed by the Headteacher.


WORKING AT BRENTFORD SCHOOL

Professional DevelopmentFunding and support in completing the qualification for School Business Managers.

Benefits of joining our school community

The recruitment of excellent staff is always a key priority for us at Brentford School for Girls. The school has the highest professional stand-ards and a welcoming and supportive team. We hope that you will want to join us.

• Competitive pay and benefits for all staff

• Occupational pension scheme

• Flexible working opportunities

• Extensive professional development opportunities

• 9 days October half term

• Professional Thursdays – whole school meetings and events only on Thursdays

• Free tea and coffee

• Extensive leadership opportunities

• Generous PPA allowances

• Programme for all new staff joining the school

• Christmas shopping day fantastic students and friendly staff

• Vibrant social committee organising social events

• Fruit Fridays

• Free breakfast and lunch on inset days

• Validium – wellbeing scheme for all staff – counselling/financial advice

BRENTFORD SCHOOL FOR GIRLS5 Boston Manor Road, Middlesex, TW8 OPG

Telephone number: 0208 568 2093

Email: [email protected]

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