School Business Manager
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Job Description
Permanent full time position working all year round Monday to Friday with additional hours on occasions to fulfil the requirements of the post
Salary: 45000.00 per annum (FTE)
Closing Date for this vacancy: Midnight Sunday 25th May 2025
Interview Dates: Week commencing 26th May 2025.
Start Date: 1st July 2025 or earlier if possible to ensure transition with the outgoing Finance Manager
Please also complete the Schools Application Form alongside a cover letter and up to date CV.
About York Steiner School
York Steiner School is an independent nonselective school providing Steiner Waldorf education to children aged 3 to 16. Rooted in Waldorf philosophy we offer a holistic and creative learning environment that nurtures the whole child head heart and hands. We are part of a network of successful UK and Irish Waldorf schools and enjoy strong community ties in the city of York.
We are entering an exciting phase of development including a rebranding and a new website and are seeking a dynamic and capable School Business Manager to lead our nonteaching functions and support longterm sustainability.
Role Purpose
The School Business Manager is a key member of the senior leadership team responsible for the strategic and operational management of the schools finance HR operations marketing and compliance functions. Working closely with the Headteacher (who leads teaching and learning) the Business Manager enables the school to meet its strategic aims and delivers effective services to support highquality education.
This is a hightrust leadership position that reports directly to the Board of Trustees and manages the administrative and operational staff team.
Line Management: Operations Manager HR/Admin Manager other nonteaching staff as required
Key Responsibilities
Strategic and Financial Leadership
- Lead and manage the schools budget and financial strategy in collaboration with the Trustees
- Produce monthly and termly management accounts cash flow forecasts and financial reports
- Ensure value for money and sound financial planning across all departments
- Oversee payroll pensions tax compliance invoicing and debt recovery
- Liaise with auditors and accountants to ensure regulatory compliance and statutory reporting
- Manage fee structures including bursary assessments invoicing and debt collection
- Maintain the schools accounting systems and financial records to professional standards
Operational and Compliance Management
- Lead the schools operational functions including premises health and safety and IT systems
- Linemanage and support HR admin and operations staff ensuring clarity of roles and accountability
- Ensure legal compliance with all relevant statutory and independent school obligations (DfE Companies House Charity Commission GDPR KCSiE etc.)
- Maintain key statutory records including the Single Central Register and insurance documentation
Human Resources
- Oversee HR administration ensuring robust recruitment induction performance management and payroll processes
- Support policy development and implementation relating to staff wellbeing training contracts and disciplinary matters
Marketing and External Relations
- Develop and lead a marketing strategy to support pupil recruitment and retention
- Manage the schools brand and communications including website social media and promotional materials
- Build positive relationships with parents prospective families local businesses and the wider community including coordinating the alumni network
- Support and attend key school events such as fairs open days and seasonal festivals
Governance and Strategic Planning
- Support the Trustees with strategic planning risk management and financial oversight
- Prepare and present reports at trustee and subcommittee meetings as required
- Actively participate in meetings with Waldorf UK and other partner organisations
Person Specification
- Business and/or financial qualification (AAT Level 3 or equivalent)
- Significant experience in financial management including budget planning and forecasting
- Experience of leading operational services in a school or similar organisation
- Experience of managing people and building effective teams
- Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g. QuickBooks DEXT) MS Office Google Workspace
- Experience working in an independent or Steiner/Waldorf school
- Knowledge of charity accounting and regulations
- Experience in marketing and communications
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Strong analytical and financial reporting skills
- Strategic thinker with ability to lead and influence
- Highly effective communicator with a collaborative leadership style
- Discreet trustworthy and committed to professional standards
- Supportive of Waldorf educational values
- Calm flexible and solutionsfocused
- Committed to equity inclusion and community engagement
- Professional positive and resilient
Annual Leave: 28 days (inclusive of bank holidays) in the first year 31 day in the second year before rising to 33 days after 3 years. There will be a 6 month probationary period.
We implement safeguarding protocols in all aspects of our working practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and this will include social media checks.
York Steiner School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring that every job applicant or employee receives equal treatment irrespective of sex marital status age race nationality disability sexuality or religious belief.
Application process and timescales
Application forms can be downloaded from find out more about York Steiner School visit our website completed application forms to be emailed: to Sarah Heaton HR/Admin Manager at alongside a cover letter and up to date CV.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
