The Governors of St Aidan’s Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint, as soon as possible, a highly motivated School Business Manager with strong organisational skills.  This is an exciting opportunity for someone with the relevant experience in managing finance and HR to take on this important role. This is a varied role with a broad range of responsibilities. We are looking for someone who is naturally positive, committed to our vision and passionate to support the future growth of our Catholic school. If you think you have what it takes to join our friendly and professional team, we would love to hear from you.

We offer:

• A wonderful team of welcoming and dedicated staff where people are valued and well-being is important;
• A strong Christian vision embedded in caring relationships throughout our school;
• An outward looking, aspirational and dedicated governing body.

The successful candidate will:

• Model our caring Christian vision and build exceptional relationships throughout our school;
• Have outstanding communication skills both in person and in all aspects of telephone, written and electronic communication;
• Have a genuine interest in all aspects of human resource management to support the efficiency of our staff team;
• Have experience of finance, including planning, forecasting, budget setting and management, overseeing preparation of accounts and statutory reporting;
• Have the ability to work with ICT based management and financial information systems such as FMS Financial Management software and SIMS;
• Be proactive in all areas of school business to enable our Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher to concentrate their time on teaching and learning.

Further details about the vacancy and details about how to apply are available on the school website - https://staidanscatholicprimary.com/

All completed applications to be submitted electronically to staidan@knowsley.gov.uk for the attention of the Headteacher, Miss Kathryn Fitzsimmons.

Please note we do not accept C. V’s. Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 0151 477 8370 to arrange a visit.

The school can offer a warm, welcoming, and friendly working environment with a highly supportive team. St Aidan’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to relevant pre-employment checks, satisfactory references, verification of qualifications and eligibility to work in the UK as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred-list check. Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance. Only completed Catholic Education Service (CES) applications will be considered.