School Business Manager

eTeach UK Limited; Ashford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Ashford is seeking a dedicated School Business Manager to lead financial management and human resources. The ideal candidate should have experience in financial management, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to educational values. This position offers a supportive working environment with a focus on staff wellbeing. Applications close on 16 October 2025, with interviews in the week of 20 October 2025.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Strong culture of learning

Qualifications

• Experience in financial and business management in an educational setting.
• A commitment to professional development.
• Ability to work strategically and embrace challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead on financial management, budgeting, and procurement.
• Oversee HR processes including recruitment and payroll.
• Develop and implement key policies for operational efficiency.

Skills

Financial management

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Inter-personal skills

Education

Relevant qualification in business administration or finance

Job description

School Business Manager (SBM) 30 hours per week Monday - Friday. Scale PS9 term time only 39 weeks per year plus 2 weeks (FTE £41585-£45135 pro rata to £31341-£34017)

Clarendon Primary School and Nursery is a forward thinking, well-resourced mainstream primary school in the heart of Ashford. Our School Business Manager is retiring after 19 years of service. We are therefore looking to appoint a replacement who is an enthusiastic, dedicated and forward-thinking person to join our friendly and motivated team.

Clarendon Primary School is an inclusive, caring and friendly single form entry school with a creative approach to teaching and learning.

We are seeking a School Business Manager whose key Responsibilities include:

• To lead on financial management, budgeting, and procurement of resources and services to ensure financial sustainability and value for money.
• Secure additional funding and income generation opportunities.
• Oversee HR processes, including recruitment, payroll, and staff well-being.
• Manage premises, facilities, and health & safety to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.
• Develop and implement key policies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and school governance policies.

The ideal candidate should have:

• Experience in financial and business management, preferably in an educational setting.
• A relevant qualification in business administration, finance, or school business management (e.g. CSBM, DSBM).
• Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to work strategically and embrace challenge.
• Good inter-personal skills, a sense of humour and the ability to work as part of a hardworking, enthusiastic and committed team.
• A commitment to your own professional development and a desire to make a significant contribution to the life of our school.
• An ability to respond and adapt to the unexpected!

We can offer you:

• A highly supportive working environment – parents, governors, staff and school leadership.
• A strong culture and commitment to learning across the whole school community.
• A well-resourced school with excellent and friendly teaching and support staff.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing.

An early application is recommended as candidates will be assessed as their applications are received and we may interview before the closing date if sufficiently strong applicants apply. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 16 October 2025. Interviews week beginning: 20 October 2025