School Business Manager

Salford-Council; Salford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A supportive working environment

On-site parking

Friendly nurturing environment

Opportunities to develop expertise

Job summary

Salford City Council is seeking a calm, flexible School Business Manager for Light Oaks Infant School in Salford. The role is 36 hours per week, term time plus 5 training days, with SCP 25-28 salary of £31,928–£34,377.

Reporting to the Head Teacher, you will oversee finance, procurement, HR and health and safety, maintain robust admin processes and support school operations within a thriving 3-form entry community. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required.

Qualifications

• Has Level 4 qualification in business administration or related field.
• Holds diplomas in AAT, CIPD or NCSL related to SBMs.
• Experience across finance, procurement, administration, HR and Health and Safety.
• Strong knowledge of the theory and practice of business administration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SIMS.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to build relationships with children, staff, parents and carers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with finance, procurement, administration, HR and health and safety tasks.
• Maintain good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers.
• Support the school with organisational duties and office administration.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Finance experience

HR knowledge

Health and Safety knowledge

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

SIMS

Education

Level 4 qualification in Business & Administration

Diploma in Business Skills (AAT)

Diploma in Human Resource Management (CIPD)

Diploma in School Business Management (NCSL)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SIMS

Job description

Light Oaks Infant School
Lancaster Road
Salford
M6 8LU
Tel: [phone]

Head Teacher: Miss. L. Thelwell

School Business Manager
36 hours per week, term time plus 5 training days throughout the year.

3B SCP 25-28 £31,928 - £34,377

Start Date – as soon as recruitment checks are complete.

Previous applicants need not apply.

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. 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:

• Level 4 qualification in a relevant discipline e.g.
• Business and Administration
• Diploma in Business Skills (AAT)
• Diploma in Human Resource Management (CIPD)
• Diploma in School Business Management (NCSL)
• Experience in finance, procurement, administration, HR and Health and Safety
• Knowledge of theory and practice of business administration
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office & SIMS
• 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.

Light Oaks Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.

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

Tour of the school: Tuesday 6th October (please phone the school office to arrange a time)

Closing date: 12th October 2026

Shortlisting: 13th October 2026

Interviews: 19th October 2026

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

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.

• Qualifications/registrations – if applicable for the role

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