School Business Manager

St Bernadette’s RC Primary School (Shevington); Shevington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School in Shevington, Wigan, invites applications for a committed School Business Manager to lead budget, finance and premises operations and support the Headteacher and Governors.

The role covers financial, administrative, personnel, IT and health & safety responsibilities, with CSBM or DSBM level preferred and NVQ Level 5 in Finance/Administration. Applications close soon; visits welcome.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 5 or equivalent in Finance/Administration.
• Experience implementing and using Arbor, Word and Excel.
• Previous supervisory/line management experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher with budget, finance and premises management.
• Ensure smooth running of financial, administrative, personnel, premises, health & safety, IT and support services.
• Attend Governors’ meetings to report on finance and business.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Organisation & prioritisation

Teamworking

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Finance/Business/Administration

Tools

Arbor

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School

Church Lane
Shevington
Wigan
WN6 8BD

Salary: Grade 9, £37,974 - £42,955 per annum.

37 hours per week, term time plus 4 weeks, working 42 weeks per year

Permanent

Required for 22nd February 2027

Hours of work: 4 days 8.00am to 4.00pm with 30min lunch break and 1 day 8.30am to 4.00pm with 30min lunch break

Due to the retirement of the current postholder, the Governors of St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a committed and highly motivated School Business Manager who shares our passion for improving the lives of young people in our warm and nurturing school community.

We live out our mission statement of, “Growing Together in Faith, Love and Learning,” and this permeates all areas of school life. We have high expectations in all we do and we strive to provide the excellent teaching and learning, care and support that our children deserve.

We are looking to appoint someone to support the Headteacher within the areas of budget, finance and premises; ideally you will be qualified to either CSBM or DSBM level.

To be a successful member of our team we are looking for someone who will:

• Contribute towards the caring and inclusive nature of our school;
• Enable successful teaching and learning across the school through supporting the Headteacher, Governors, School Leadership Team (SLT), staff and pupils;
• Ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school’s financial, administrative, personnel, premises, health & safety, business, IT and support services, alongside day-to day operational aspects;
• Work with the Headteacher to identify priorities and contribute to strategic planning in-line with the school’s development plans;
• Manage administrative and supporting personnel;
• Attend Governors’ meetings when required to report on finance and business.
• Work flexibly to meet the changing demands and priorities;
• Actively safeguard and promote the safety and welfare of all our pupils at all times.
• Work collaboratively in a team or use your own initiative;
• Be self-organised and able to prioritise and manage conflicting demands to meet deadlines.

We can offer you:

• A friendly and welcoming school environment with a positive ethos rooted in the Catholic faith and teachings;
• Truly wonderful pupils who bring a sense of joy to all that they do;
• Support for continuing professional development;
• Supportive colleagues who are committed to raising standards and place children at the centre of all we do;
• A highly skilled Governing Board who believe passionately in St. Bernadette’s.

Essentials for this role include:

• A highly skilled Governing Board who believe passionately in St. Bernadette’s.
• To have a high level of experience implementing and using a range of software packages including Arbor, word and excel;
• Previous supervisory/line management experience;
• NVQ Level 5, or equivalent, in Finance/Business/Administration;
• Knowledge of administrative/financial processes.

If you believe you have the knowledge, experience and skills to make a real impact as our School Business Manager, then we would love to hear from you. For more information, please contact the school office on 01257 401125. Visits can also be arranged upon request and are strongly encouraged. Please download the application form and when completed send to Mrs Boe at [e-mail].

St Bernadette’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check. The school will also carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in life with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board, who is the employer, and not Wigan Council.

Governors reserve the right to shortlist at any time.

Applications forms are returnable to the school

Interview date: 6th October 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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Supporting Documents

• Application Form
• Privacy Notice
• Job Description and Person Specification
• Guidance for Safer Working Practice
• DBS Policy Statement – Schools
• Childcare Disqualification Requirements