School Business Manager

Hurst Green; Wall; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Maidensbridge Primary School in Wall Heath is seeking a proactive School Business Manager (Grade 8) to join our dedicated team. This 37-hour per week role across 39 weeks supports effective leadership and the management of financial, operational and administrative functions to benefit pupils.

We are looking for a highly organised professional, ideally holding a School Business Management Level 4 qualification or committed to achieving it, with strong business and organisational skills and a

Qualifications

• Experience in school finance and administration.
• Strong organisational and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial, operational and administrative functions.
• Support leadership to improve outcomes for pupils.
• Manage budgets, staffing and compliance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Financial management

Proactive

Education

School Business Management Level 4 qualification

Job description

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Maidensbridge Primary School, Beachcroft Road, Wall Heath

Closing Date:

13/09/2026

Job Type:

Schools / Academies - Support staff roles - Other - Support staff roles

Sector:

Education

Business Unit:

Schools

Job Introduction

Maidensbridge Primary School is situated on Beachcroft Road, Wall Heath. We are a one form entry school with an age range of 4-11 and currently have 205 pupils on roll; we also have pre-school for 2 and 3 year olds.

Our aim is to create a happy and caring environment for children by providing a wide range of well-balanced learning opportunities for all to help them grow into independent and responsible people .

We are a very friendly, hard-working and successful school where team work is encouraged to promote high standards and achievement in all aspects of learning.

We have a vacancy for:

School Business Manager - Permanent (Grade 8)

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly organised, and proactive School Business Manager to join our dedicated team . This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the effective leadership and management of the school, ensuring that our financial, operational, and administrative functions enable the best possible outcomes for our pupils . We are looking for a committed professional who shares our values, has strong business and organisational skills, and ideally holds a School Business Management Level 4 qualification, or is willing to work towards achieving this qualification . Join us and help make a positive difference within our thriving school community.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, 39 weeks (term time only).

Closing Date: Sunday 13th September 2026

Shortlisting: Monday14th September 2026

Interviews: Thursday 17th September 2026

If you would like to visit the school, we have visits available with Mrs Thomas (Headteacher) on Friday 4th September from 1pm or Monday 7th September, if you have any questions please either email [e-mail] or call Mrs Starkey on 01384 283691.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.

N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised dateshould we receive a large number of applications.