Business Manager - Covering Mat Leave Until December 27- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Holy Trinity CE Primary School, West Bromwich (SIPS); West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Varied and rewarding role with real 책임

Job summary

Holy Trinity CofE Primary School in West Bromwich is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to join our team. You will work closely with senior leaders to oversee financial, administrative, and operational functions and ensure effective day-to-day management.

The successful candidate will have strong budgeting, reporting, and people-management skills, plus excellent IT and communication abilities. This fixed-term role offers a varied workload with real opportunities to shape school

Qualifications

• Significant experience in business, finance or operational management.
• Excellent financial and budget-management skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Experience managing resources and supporting effective operational delivery.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyse information and produce clear reports.
• Strong IT skills and confidence with Microsoft Office and financial systems.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and make sound decisions.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial, administrative, operational and resource-management functions.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, staff and external partners to ensure efficient day-to-day management.
• Produce clear, accurate reports and analyses for decision-making.
• Support safeguarding and compliance in school operations.

Skills

Financial management

Budget management

Organisational skills

People management

Communication skills

Report writing

IT skills

Decision making

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant qualification in business/finance/management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial/business systems

Job description

The school's vision promotes a culture of compassion, encouragement and respect for pupils and adults. This is lived out daily in the consideration and provision for everyone in the school community.

The Governors at Holy Trinity CofE Primary School are seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic School Business Manager to join our team at Holy Trinity.

At Holy Trinity C of E Primary, we truly believe in fostering a vision of human flourishing for everyone in our team. We understand that every employee is key in improving outcomes for our children, and we are wholeheartedly committed to supporting those who are keen to enhance their skills and knowledge.

The Business Manager will play a key role in ensuring the effective and efficient day-to-day management of the organisation. Working closely with senior leaders, staff and external partners, you will have responsibility for a range of financial, administrative, operational and resource-management functions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional who enjoys working in a varied role and who can demonstrate strong organisational, financial and people-management skills.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Significant experience of working in a business, finance or operational management role.
• Excellent financial and budget-management skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Experience of managing resources and supporting effective operational delivery.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to analyse information and produce clear, accurate reports.
• Strong IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office and relevant financial/business systems.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and make sound decisions.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A professional, flexible and positive approach to working with colleagues and stakeholders.

In return we can offer:

• A varied and rewarding role with significant responsibility.
• The opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and make a positive contribution to the organisation.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and experience.
• A role where your financial, organisational and management expertise will be valued

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake all relevant safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post

CV's will not be accepted.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, be sure to include these on your application.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Hours: 37 Hours per week, Fixed Term Due to Covering Maternity Leave Until December 2027

Grade:Grade G, SCP 32-37(£44,253 - £49,817p.a.) Pro Rata Salary is £39,997- £45,984.a.

Location:Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Trinity Road South, West Bromwich, B70 6NF

Closing Date:12 noon - 9th November 2026

Shortlisting: 9th November 2026

Interviews: Week commencing: 16th November 2026