Part-time Business Manager

St Teresa's; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Benenden Medical Cover

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional development

Job summary

St Teresa's invites applications for a part-time School Business Manager. The role covers financial leadership, budgeting, forecasting and statutory reporting, working closely with the Headteacher and Trust CFO.

You will oversee administration, HR and operations, with line management responsibilities, while ensuring efficient school performance. The post offers Scale 8, points 25–28, actual salary £33,803–£36,345 (Outer Fringe) and term-time-plus-2-weeks working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience in school finance or trust governance is desirable
• Strong IT skills and proficient with financial systems and reporting

Responsibilities

• Provide financial leadership including planning, forecasting, budget setting and management, and statutory reporting
• Maintain and develop administrative and financial procedures in collaboration with senior team and governors
• Advise the Senior Management Team on non-teaching matters to support school operations
• Line manage staff and motivate the team, ensuring deadlines are met and communications are effective

Skills

Financial leadership

Budget management

Forecasting

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2191-165 Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Scale 8, point 25 to 28

Position Start Date: 02/11/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 01/11/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

School Business Manager
Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm (37 hrs per week)
Scale 8, point 25 to 28
Actual salary £33,803 to £36,345, inc. Outer Fringe Allowance
Term time plus 2 weeks
Required As soon as possible

Our friendly school is looking to appoint an enthusiastic School Business Manager to join a highly motivated team.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised person to join our school, working closely with the school's Headteacher and the Trust's Chief Financial Officer. The successful candidate needs to be self-motivated, able to use their initiative, work to tight deadlines, be proactive and possess the ability to 'think on their feet'.
The Business Manager will be required to provide financial leadership including planning, forecasting, budget setting and management, preparation of accounts and statutory reporting. Along with maintaining and developing the administrative and financial procedures and systems of the school in co-operation with the other members of the Senior Management Team and Governors, the successful candidate will also advise the Senior Management Team on all non-teaching matters to contribute to the successful and effective operation of the school.
Flexibility, resilience, honesty, integrity and an ability to prioritise are essential together with a high level of IT skills. This role involves line managing staff so the ability to motivate and inspire is essential along with good communication skills both written and oral.
Previous finance experience within a school setting would be desirable, although not essential as full training will be provided. Ongoing support will be provided by the Trust CFO, Trust Director of HR, and Trust Director of Estates.

We are looking for a School Business Manager who:

• Has a visible presence in the school
• Will support the Senior Management Team, contributing to strategic planning and decision making, and attend Governing Body meetings.
• Be responsible for all aspects of finance, HR, H&S, administration and operations support, including school clubs.

We can offer you:

• A supportive, welcoming team and work environment
• Training
• Enthusiastic, friendly and happy children
• A dedicated, enthusiastic, friendly and experienced hardworking team of staff
• The opportunity to develop within a highly effective Multi Academy Trust
• Free Benenden Medical Healthcare cover
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• A school that is committed to continued professional development

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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