School Business Manager

Brighton & Hove City Council; Portslade by Sea; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Aldrington CE Primary School in Hove is seeking a part-time School Business Manager to join the senior team and lead finance, HR, and estate matters.

This 24 hours per week role is term-time only, with a start date of 1January 2027. You will manage budgeting, procurement, data protection and safeguarding, and work strategically with the Headteacher and Governors. We offer a supportive environment with safeguarding and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within an education setting or equivalent.
• Proficiency in financial management, budgeting and procurement.
• Knowledge of health and safety compliance and safeguarding protocols.
• Excellent organisational and leadership abilities.
• Experience managing administrative staff.
• Ability to work strategically with the Headteacher and Governors.

Responsibilities

• Manage school finance and business matters.
• Oversee human resources, estate management and compliance.
• Lead a proactive administrative team.
• Ensure data protection and safeguarding compliance.
• Support school leadership and governance.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Procurement

HR procedures

Resource allocation

Health and safety compliance

Safeguarding protocols

Leadership

Staff management

Strategic thinking

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Location Aldrington CE Primary School, Eridge Road, Hove, BN3 7QD

Job profile for School Business Manager

School Business Manager

Aldrington CE Primary School, Eridge Road, Hove, BN3 7QD

03/11/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary Grade MII, £41,177 to £44,253 pro rata. Actual £24,326 to £26,492 Contractual hours 24 Job category/type Teaching and Leadership Date posted 16/10/2026 Job reference REQ0001659 Attachments Aldrington SBM Job Description.pdf Aldrington SBM Person Specification (1).pdf Application Form (Support Staff).docx Aldrington SBM Letter from the headteacher.pdf

Job description

Aldrington CE Primary School is looking for a highly motivated, skilled individual to join our senior team part‑time, as school business manager.

In this key role, you will manage school finance and business matters and, as leader of a dedicated, proactive team, oversee human resources, estate management and compliance with health and safety, data protection and safeguarding.

Part‑time: 24 hours per week, term‑time only

Paid weeks per year:46.89 to 47.53 dependent upon length of service) (40.6 worked weeks) (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date:1January 2027

About the Role

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience from a similar role within an education setting or equivalent;
• Proficiency in financial management, budgeting and procurement, personnel procedures and resource allocation;
• A clear understanding of health and safety compliance, safeguarding protocols and estate management;
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail;
• Effective leadership and management of administrative staff;
• Ability to work strategically alongside the Headteacher and Governors.

We offer a supportive and happy environment, with a strong Christian ethos, where staff embrace opportunities to develop professionally and work together to make a difference, ensuring that all children reach their potential and develop a love for learning. “Staff feel well-supported by leaders and describe the school as ‘a family who look after each other’. Morale is high. Staff are proud to work at the school.” Ofsted Jan 2026. We welcome visits to our school for any prospective candidates.

This post is for 24 hours a week worked 41 weeks per year (i.e. term time plus two weeks’ equivalence). These hours may be worked flexibly (e.g. three days 8.30-5.30 or four days 8.30-3.30, with an hour for lunch).

Induction training specific to the post will be provided.

Closing date: Tuesday 3 rd November 2026

Interview date:Wednesday 11 th November 2026

Additional Information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company Information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.