School Business Manager

Chantlers Primary; Walshaw; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Chantlers Primary School in Bury, Lancashire, is seeking a highly motivated School Business Manager to start on 1 January 2027. You will join the leadership team, overseeing finance, administration, HR, premises, compliance and health and safety, and contribute to events planning to support the Headteacher, governors and staff.The role is 37.5 hours per week, typically 8.00am to 4.00pm, with safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS check as part of appointment.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in business, finance or operational management.
• Excellent financial management and budgeting skills.
• Strong leadership and people management experience.
• Strategic thinking with attention to operational detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Builds positive relationships with staff, governors and external partners.
• Commitment to inclusion and improving outcomes for children.
• Experience in an educational setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school business functions including finance, administration, HR, premises, compliance and health and safety.
• Support the Headteacher, Governors and senior leaders to ensure efficient operation.
• Contribute to planning events and fostering a positive school culture.
• Ensure safeguarding and DBS checks are completed as part of recruitment.

Skills

Finance management

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Discretion

Job description

Chantlers Primary School

Foulds Avenue, Bury, BL8 2SF

Due to the retirement of our much-loved School Business Manager, we are advertising for a new School Business Manager to start on 1st January 2027. This is a unique opportunity to join our successful and ambitious leadership team, supporting our outstanding, inclusive and thriving setting that is committed to achieving the very best outcomes for all children.

Chantlers Primary School consists of Chantlers Pre-School and Chantlers Primary School, serving a diverse community of children and families. We are proud of our strong ethos of inclusion, high expectations, and collaborative approach, which ensures every child can thrive and succeed.

We are seeking a highly motivated, organised, and strategic professional who can lead and manage the school business functions, including finance, administration, human resources, premises, compliance and health and safety, catering and contributing and organising events. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Headteacher, Governors, and senior leaders to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the school.

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the continued development of our school and to work alongside an incredible and dedicated team of staff who are passionate about improving life chances for children and families.

Normal hours of work are 37.5 hours per week based around the usual business working week, 8.00am to 4.00pm.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

About You

• Has substantial experience in business, finance or operational management.
• Possesses excellent financial management and budgeting skills.
• Has strong leadership and people management experience.
• Demonstrates excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Is able to think strategically while remaining attentive to operational detail.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Builds positive relationships with staff, governors, parents and external partners.
• Works with integrity, professionalism and discretion.
• Shares our commitment to inclusion and improving outcomes for all children.

Experience of having worked within an educational setting is desirable, although candidates with transferable skills from other sectors are encouraged to apply. Full training will be given to the successful candidate.

What We Offer

In return, we can offer:

• The opportunity to work within a successful and forward-thinking school.
• A supportive and experienced leadership team.
• A strong culture of collaboration and professional development.
• The opportunity to shape and influence strategic decision making.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families.
• Excellent opportunities for professional growth and career development.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.