School Business Manager

St Mary's RC Primary (Horwich); Bolton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary’s RC Primary School in Bolton invites applications for a School Business Manager. The role sits in the Senior Leadership Team, leading financial, facilities, HR and safeguarding activities to support a high‑quality Catholic education.

The post offers term‑time hours plus 2 weeks, 37 hours per week, with a pro rata salary from £34,678 to £37,900 and a scale up to £43k for full‑year equivalents; start date November 2026; CES forms and DBS checks required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management and control.
• Strong IT skills including financial management software.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Willingness to support the Catholic ethos and school development.
• Experience in education sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead on financial management, facilities, HR and health and safety.
• Line manage admin, Wrap Around Care and premises staff teams.
• Work with the Headteacher and governors as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Ensure smooth non‑curriculum functions and maximise school resources.
• Develop links with external providers, such as caterers.
• Be proficient with IT and financial software (e.g., Arbor, IRIS PSF Financials).

Job description

We Care, We Pray, We Work, We Play... in Jesus’ Way

School Business Manager

Scale: Grade H Scp 27 £39,481 to Scp 31 £43,149 pro rata
Actual Salary: £34,678 to £37,900
Hours: 37.00 hours per week, term time + 2 weeks
Start date November 2026

The governors are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated Business Manager. The governors would be happy to receive applications from those who are keen to work at our happy, caring school and support our strong Catholic ethos.

We take pride in the high standards of educational provision and our children’s achievements. This success is due to the skills, expertise and hard work of a highly committed team of teaching and support staff.

The successful candidate will be an integral part of our Senior Leadership Team working closely with governors and ensuring the smooth running of all non‑curriculum functions in school and maximising resources so that we continue to provide an exceptional education for every child.

We are looking for somebody who:

• Promote the highest standards of business ethos within the admin team and make effective use of resources in support of the school improvement plan.
• Be an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team and contribute to and influence the school’s strategic direction for its future development, working closely with the Headteacher and governors.
• Line manage and performance manage the admin, Wrap Around Care and premises staff teams.
• Lead on all matters of financial management, facility and property management, human resources and health and safety management.
• Lead on liaison with any external providers, such as caterers.
• Have excellent IT skills including use of financial management information systems, for example Microsoft Packages, Arbor and IRIS PSF Financials.
• Have previous experience of financial management and control and experience of income generation. It will be an advantage to have previous experience working in schools.
• Ability to write successful bids to secure funds for the school.Be solution focused and embrace creativity and innovation in all areas of resource and premises management.
• Is positive, energetic, resilient, well‑mannered and an excellent communicator.
• Is pro‑active, organised and approachable.
• Is willing to be involved in all aspects of school life.

In return we can offer:

• a busy, creative and dynamic school with high expectations and standards;
• an opportunity to be part of a motivated, professional, dedicated and friendly staff team and governing board;
• commitment to continuous professional development and training;
• a strong culture of care for all staff throughout school;
• highly effective safeguarding procedures;
• a happy, calm and welcoming working environment.

St Mary’s RC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS) and barred list check.

This is a fabulous opportunity to become part of the team and offers an exciting opportunity for new or existing School Business Managers to progress in their career.

Application forms, job description, person specification and further details are available from the school website www.st-marys-horwich.bolton.sch.uk

Only applications on CES forms will be considered.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office.

Closing Date for Applications: 18th October 2026
Task and Interviews: Thursday 22nd October 2026

Applications should be returned electronically to: [e-mail]

Supporting Documents

Application Form

Job Description and Person Specification