School Business Manager

Salford-Council; Salford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive working environment

Close to transport and on-site parking

Friendly nurturing environment

Opportunities to develop expertise

Job summary

Light Oaks Infants School in Salford invites a calm, flexible and motivated team member to join our busy, friendly school. The role focuses on administrative duties across finance, procurement, HR and health and safety, with strong IT skills (Microsoft Office and SIMS) and a Level 4 Diploma in school business management valued.

We offer term-time work with 5 training days throughout the year, a supportive environment, good transport links and on-site parking, opportunities to develop expertise,

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and SIMS.
• Knowledge of theory and practice of business administration.
• Experience in finance, procurement, administration, HR and health and safety.
• Level 4 Diploma in School Business Management.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

SIMS

Business administration knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 4 Diploma in School Business Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

SIMS

Job description

Term time plus 5 training days throughout the year.

Light Oaks Infants is a thriving and happy 3-form entry community school, with a caring ethos. Our school is unique in the Local Authority as the only Infant School in Salford. We have a strong staff team and are a well-resourced school. We work in close partnership with parents and stakeholders.

We are looking for a calm, flexible and motivated team member with:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office & SIMS
• Knowledge of theory and practice of business administration
• Experience in finance, procurement, administration, HR and Health and Safety
• Level 4 Diploma in school business management
• Good organisational skills
• The ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers.

We offer:

• A supportive working environment
• Close to a good transport network and on-site parking is available.
• A friendly nurturing environment.
• Opportunities to develop expertise further.

Tour of the school: Friday 4th September (please phone the school office to arrange a time)

Shortlisting: w/c 7th September 2026

Interviews: 16th and 17th September 2026

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide documentary proof of your right to work in the UK
• Qualifications/registrations – if applicable for the role

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