School Business Manager

St Anthony's Catholic Primary School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

St Anthony's Catholic Primary School in Manchester is seeking a dedicated School Business Manager to oversee school administration, finance, HR, health and safety, site operations and procurement within the Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust.

The role is permanent, part-time (21 hours per week), term-time only plus two weeks, with collaborative work across the Trust and partnership with Headteachers and stakeholders to secure the best outcomes for pupils and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience of academy finance and managing budgets.
• Management experience across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage own time and workload effectively.
• Strong moral/ethical principles and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead teams and work collaboratively with stakeholders.
• Adaptable to challenging situations and able to respond to change.
• Positive attitude, teamwork, and good humour.

Responsibilities

• Manage school support staff including caretaker, office and lunchtime staff.
• Collaborate with staff and parents to support pupil outcomes and wellbeing.
• Work with Trust staff at other schools to ensure consistent standards.
• Lead the school support function on behalf of the Headteacher with the CFOO relation to the Trust.

Skills

Budget management

People management

Communication

Time management

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

CSBM or equivalent

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Part Time, 21 hoursper week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Certificate of Schools Business Management qualification (CSBM) or willingness to work towards with support of the school or equivalent
Start Date: 4th January 2026
Salary: £23,411 - £26,443 per annum

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust wishes to appoint a School Business Manager to work at St Anthony's Catholic Primary School who will also collaborate with colleagues at other schools within the Trust.

The post will be part-time for 21hours/ 3 days per week, term time only, plus two weeks (41 weeks).

The Trust, in conjunction with the Local Governing Bodies, is seeking to appoint an individual who has the experience, motivation, enthusiasm and skill set to work in partnership with the Headteachers and other stakeholders to help lead the future vision and development of the schools and the Trust.

We are looking for a strong candidate who can provide excellence in all aspects of school administration. The role involves management of finance, aspects of human resources, health and safety, site management, contract and procurement management.

The main duties of the role are:

To manage school support staff, to include the Caretaker, Office and Lunchtime staff and including coordination and delegation of relevant activities.

To work collaboratively with all staff and parents in order to ensure pupils achieve the best possible outcomes and support pupil well-being.

To work with Trust staff and colleagues in other schools in the Trust to ensure consistent standards and business processes, service continuity and continuous improvement in all aspects of support.

To be responsible for leading the school support function on behalf of the Headteacher working closely with the CFOO in relation to the Trust.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of academy finance and managing budgets

• Have management experience across multi-disciplinary teams

• Have excellent communication and organisational skills

• Be able to manage their own time and workload effectively

• Have the right personal values, attributes and interpersonal skills

• Be able to manage and lead teams and be a strong team player

• Be able to work in successful partnership with all stakeholders and support the Trust’s vision

• Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations

• Be open to new ideas, committed to working as part of a team and of course have a good sense of humour.

• Have strong moral and ethical principles and values.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors and parents

• Close links and group support from other schools in this forward thinking Catholic multi-academy trust in this exciting time in our development

• An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals

• Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme which is one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of 18.5%

• A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to a library of on-line training courses and fully accredited qualifications and opportunities to access other relevant paid training.

• A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:

• A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family

• A Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening and discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts. Some benefits are also available to family members

• Flu vaccination clinics

• Eyecare Vouchers

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.