School Business Manager

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Job summary

A local educational institution in Stockport is looking for a dedicated School Business Manager to enhance business practices. The role involves supporting the Headteacher in financial management and administration, ensuring effective resource use. Candidates should have experience in school financial systems and a commitment to fostering a nurturing environment. This permanent role offers a supportive team atmosphere and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Nurturing work environment

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team community

Qualifications

• Experience in school financial systems.
• Ability to work in an office environment.
• Strong organization and administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Headteacher in general organization.
• Manage financial and administrative services.
• Implement the school’s vision effectively.

Skills

School financial systems

Office management

Effective resource use

Job description

Hursthead Infants school
Kirkstead Road
Cheadle Hulme
Stockport
SK8 7PZ

0161 439 2238

Job Title: School Business Manger
Salary: NJC Scale SO1, points 23 to 28 FTE £34,434.00 - £39,152.00 Actual pro rata salary is £29,452.54 to £33,488.28
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, term time
Start date: 01st September 2025

The Governing Board of Hursthead Infant School are seeking to appoint a dedicated School Business Manager to join our supportive and hardworking staff team.

Reporting to the school Headteacher, this is an exciting opportunity for somebody to join our inclusive team and work with the school to support its efficiencies in business practice. The successful candidate ideally will have the experience of school financial systems and working in an office environment. They will be required to assist the Headteacher in the general organisation, management and administration of the school. To be responsible for the planning, development and implementation of financial and administrative services, implementing the school’s vision and ensuring the most effective use of resources in support of the school’s aims and objectives.

In return we offer:

A happy school environment with a nurturing ethos centered on ‘We care, we learn, we belong’
Friendly, motivated and caring children who are keen to learn
A clear commitment to professional development of all staff
A supportive, hardworking and friendly staff team who are committed to providing the best for our children
A successful, happy and forward thinking whole school community

Closing Date: Monday 15th September at 9am

Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 15th September 2025

Application forms are available to download here.
All applications must be completed on the application form provided, in the format of a word document only, and submitted electronically to [e-mail]

Hursthead Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and proof of Right to Work in the UK, all qualifications verified and references will be obtained prior to the time of the interview.

Stockport Council Valuing Diversity

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