School Business Manager

Caister Junior School; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Caister Primary Federation is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to oversee financial and operational management for a group of primary schools. You will work with the Senior School Business Manager and Senior Leadership Team to ensure effective use of resources and support outstanding educational outcomes.

The role requires strong leadership, data analysis and knowledge of school business management, with safeguarding and regulatory compliance at the core.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial and operational management.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to analyse data and produce accurate financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Strategic financial planning, budgeting and monitoring.
• Management of school finances and value for money.
• Leadership of administrative and support staff.
• Premises, facilities and health and safety management.
• Risk management and business continuity planning.
• Support for governance and statutory reporting requirements.
• Development of operational systems and processes.

Skills

Financial management

Operational management

Leadership

Data reporting

Communication

Education

School Business Management qualification

Job description

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: https://caisterprimaryfederation.org

Executive Head of School: Gemma Smith

• Salary: Scale G- £17.16- £18.04 per hour
• Permanent
• Part Time
• 30 hours per week
• Term Time + 3 weeks
• Required 1st January 2027

Caister Primary Federation is a group of two coastal schools and a special resource base providing education for primary school children aged 2 to 11 years.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated school business manager. You will work as a member of a friendly and committed staff in a supportive environment where teamwork is valued. We are a popular and successful school and part of the City2Coast Federation. This is a superb opportunity to join a thriving, forward-looking school.

Caister Primary Federation is a welcoming and ambitious primary school committed to providing the very best education and opportunities for our children. We are seeking an experienced, highly organised and proactive School Business Manager to play a key role in the strategic and operational management of our school.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to help shape our school's future by leading financial management, human resources, premises, health and safety, and business operations.

About the Role

As School Business Manager, you will work closely with the Senior School Business Manager and Senior Leadership Team to ensure the effective management of the school's resources and support the delivery of outstanding educational outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic financial planning, budgeting and monitoring
• Management of school finances and ensuring value for money
• Leadership of administrative and support staff
• Premises, facilities and health & safety management
• Risk management and business continuity planning
• Support for governance and statutory reporting requirements
• Development of operational systems and processes

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a candidate who:

• Has experience in financial and operational management
• Has strong leadership and people management skills
• Possesses excellent communication and organisational abilities
• Can analyse data and produce accurate financial reports
• Has knowledge of school business management, education, public sector or similar environments
• Understands relevant employment, health and safety, and data protection legislation
• Demonstrates initiative, resilience and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Shares our dedication to supporting children and families
• A recognised School Business Management qualification or relevant management experience would be advantageous.

We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming school community
• Ongoing professional development and training
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership

Applicants are invited and encouraged to tour the schools and discuss the role with Andrea Dix (email: [e-mail] )

Closing Date: 27 November 2026

Interview Date: TBC

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

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