This practical training event aims to provide essential guidance and valuable information to support effective and efficient school business management.
A school business manager is usually responsible for providing leadership and management of all teaching and non-teaching staff in a school setting. The duties and responsibilities include overseeing all the operational functions including finance, HR, facilities, health and safety, ICT resources, HR and a multitude of other things! The course will provide practical overviews of the different areas which the SBM can expect to lead. Ideal for anyone who is an SBM, be it as a new career or for anyone who has been in the role for years but rediscovering their role, maybe in a new team or academy context. It will consider the day-to-day operational challenges whilst maintaining statutory compliance and health and safety management. It will provide trips and tricks to make your life easier and more efficient whilst ensuring you are able to provide a top class service to Headteachers and SLT both during the school day and beyond!
The course will take a no frills approach to the different aspects of the role, what is really needed and how to keep a level head when challenges come from all directions.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
School Business Managers, Bursars, Business Directors, Operations Managers.
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES
This masterclass will enable you to:
look at the main features of school business management
discuss and develop the complexities and scope of the role
confidently approach the role
understand simple health and safety responsibilities
understand the basics of finance, HR, facilities, ICT resources, HR
link school business management to safeguarding
effectively work with colleagues at all levels to aid the efficient running of the school
TESTIMONIALS
"It was great, and really explained the multifasceted role of a SBM. There are some elements discussed which I don't believe we use in school which I am excited to (try) to introduce."
"Brilliant - Martyn was really engaging and knowledgeable and the course was very insightful"
"I really enjoyed the masterclass and found it interesting and informative"
"Really useful and informative masterclass with lots of beneficial information and sign posts to other sites for further guidance."
"Good overall view of my new role. I have a clearer understanding of what the expectations of my role are going forward."
"Gives clear understanding of key points of the SBM role, and their responsibilities"
"Martyn was a really knowledgeable trainer and made the masterclass engaging and enjoyable."
"I am looking forward to looking at what other courses i can do"
"The course was communicated very clearly and I got a lot of helpful things from it."
FACILITATOR
Martyn Palfreyman is currently Head of Education for a large Local Authority. Having originally trained as a primary teacher, he has been privileged to teach in primary, secondary and Further Education, working as both a Secondary Headteacher and senior leader in a number of settings. He has worked in both academies and LA schools and has a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of school leadership from curriculum development through to school business operations, community engagement, sixth form and governance.
Martyn worked at a large Local Authority as a senior manager in the £300m Building Schools for the Future team and project managed 10 new school builds/refurbishments. He has led the operational functions of a MAT and been recognised as an open, honest, hands on leader who is able to get back to basics and make a difference. He is passionate about creating a positive step change in the education and life chances of young people and believes collaboration, partnership and teamwork is the key to success.
Away from work he is an accomplished musician and maintains sanity as a musical director for amateur dramatics and choirs. He is married with two secondary age children.
