School Business Manager

Vacancy Summary

School Business Manager 

To start 1^st September 2025

Salary: Scale point 26-28   £31,933 - £33,537

Hours: 37 hours per week Mon to Friday

Contract type: Permanent, Term time only +5 additional days

This post has a 6 month probationary period

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding School Business Manager to join our friendly, ambitious, and nurturing primary school community.

Vacancy Information

We are looking for a highly skilled School Business Manager to join our leadership team at an exciting time of new beginnings. As both the Headteacher and School Business Manager will be new in post, we are looking for someone who will work collaboratively, strategically, and supportively to help shape the future of our school. You will be an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team, leading on finance, HR, premises, and compliance to ensure our school continues to thrive.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience of financial management, budget monitoring, and HR processes

• Can work strategically and proactively, reporting to the Headteacher and Governors

• Demonstrates excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills

• Is committed to maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality, compliance, and safeguarding

• Can manage competing demands calmly and professionally in a busy school environment

• Will align with and contribute to the values and inclusive ethos of our school

We are a school with:

• A welcoming, supportive and committed team of staff and governors

• A happy and inclusive school with fantastic pupils and an engaged parent community

• A key leadership role in shaping the future of our school

• A supportive, friendly team of staff

• Support for your own professional development and career progression

Applicants are warmly encouraged visit the school.

Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment on 01274 414904.

Closing Date: Friday 16^th May 2025

Interviews to be held: Tuesday 10^th June 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and the post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please be aware that online searches will be completed on shortlisted candidates. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.

Worthinghead Primary School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

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