School Business Manager

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Kimberworth Community Primary School in Rotherham is seeking a School Business Manager to join our admin team. You will oversee financial management, HR/payroll, procurement and site management, reporting to the Head Teacher and working with the wider school staff to support a positive learning environment.

The role is part-time (32 hours per week) with a pro rata salary on SCP 24-27 (£35,412 - £38,220 per annum for full-time equivalent). Closing date 18 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration and management is desirable.
• Ability to manage budgets and payroll processes within a school setting.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership on financial management, HR/payroll, procurement and site management.
• Report to the Head Teacher and work as part of a team to support school objectives.
• Ensure efficient and compliant administration to support teaching and learning.

Skills

Financial Management

Human Resources and Payroll

Procurement

Site Management

Job description

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School Business Manager

location_on Kimberworth Community Primary 18/09/2026

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Job details

Salary SCP 24-27 £35,412 - £38,220 pro rata pay award pending Contractual hours 32 Basis Part time Region Rotherham Job category/type Education - Non-Teaching Date posted 20/08/2026 Job reference REQ23821 Attachments attachment Job Description SBM - August 26.docx attachment Application Form.doc attachment Person Specification - KCPS School Business Manager - August 26.docx

Job description

Kimberwort Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 1HE

The Governors of Kimberworth Community Primary School are seeking to appoint a School Business Manager to join our fantastic admin team.

Kimberwort Community Primary is a single form entry school with a capacity for 316 children, from 2 year olds in our Day Care unit to Year 6. We are very proud of our school and every effort is made to create a happy and caring atmosphere and an inclusive environment where each child feels confident and valued. Every member of our school community has a whole-hearted commitment to giving their best, hence our school motto: One community achieving together.

Working with and reporting directly to the Head Teacher, you will be responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership on all aspects of the school, including:

Financial Management

Human Resources and Payroll

Procurement

Site Management

We are looking for someone hard-working, adaptable and committed to providing the best for our children. The successful candidate will have excellent organisational skills and enjoy working as part of a team.

We can offer:

• A welcoming, friendly school at the heart of our community
• The opportunity to work with dedicated and experienced staff in a positive supportive environment
• The opportunity to work with our fantastic families and children
• Training and support in the role

Closing date for the post is: Friday 18 th September 2026 - 9am

Shortlisting - W/C 21 st September 2026

Interviews will be held - W/C 28 th September 2026

We warmly welcome applicants to visit our school. Please contact the school office on 01709 740879 to arrange a visit or email [e-mail] .

Head Office
Riverside House
Main Street
Rotherham
S60 1AE