School Business Manager

Horsell CofE Aided Junior School; Woking; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Horsell CofE Aided Junior School is seeking a business manager to lead financial and administrative functions while working within the Senior Leadership Team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organisational and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to supporting a positive school environment. This role offers flexible working conditions and opportunities for career development within a supportive Church of England setting.

Benefits

Flexible working conditions

Supportive Governing Body

Opportunities for continuous professional development

Well-resourced facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management and administration is essential.
• Ability to prioritize workload under pressure is required.
• Experience leading a team highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective financial, personnel, administrative, and facilities management.
• Work closely with the Governing Body as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Strategically improve income streams.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent numerical skills

ICT skills

Superb interpersonal skills

Ability to lead and motivate a team

Tools

Arbor finance software

Access software

Job description

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At Horsell C of E Junior School we believe that we are all ‘made in the image of God’. Through a commitment to Christian values and high academic aspirations, we strive to provide a rich and inclusive education for every member of our school family.

Do you have the ability to inspire and lead the business management functions of our successful school?

Horsell C of E Junior School is a three-form entry school in the heart of Horsell village, Woking. Rated ‘good’ in its last Ofsted inspection, the school is ambitious for its children and proud of its role in the local community. The Governors of Horsell C of E Junior School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, ambitious and experienced professional to provide effective financial, personnel, administrative and facilities management. A member of our Senior Leadership team, you will be key in driving our school’s vision forward.

The role involves working closely with the Governing Body as part of the Senior Leadership Team. You will be encouraged to think strategically about improving income streams and ensuring that the school achieves best value for money, so that we are able to provide the best possible education for all of our children.

Horsell C of E Junior School is in the process of joining the Learning Partners Church Academy Trust. The successful applicant will join a wider team of business professionals, working collaboratively to ensure the effective management of the trust’s estate and finances.

This appointment will be for 36 hours a week, 40 weeks a year. (39 term time + 1 week).

Flexible working conditions available.

The successful candidate will need the following:

•Strong organisational and ICT skills

• Excellent numerical skills and a strong financial background

• Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise workload

• Superb interpersonal skills and an ability to lead and motivate a team of staff

• Knowledge of Arbor finance or Access software an advantage (although training will be provided)

We offer:

• A strong and supportive Church of England school with positive, happy children who enjoy learning

• Dedicated and professional staff

• Well-resourced facilities

• A supportive Governing Body, committed to the development of all members of staff

• Opportunities to progress your career through continuous professional development

To arrange an appointment to have an informal chat about this role, please contact the school by email. CVs will not be accepted.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be sought from the successful candidate.

Interviews: Week of 7th July 2025

Early application is recommended as we reserve the right to interview and appointment at any time during the recruitment process.

Safeguarding Statement

Horsell Cof E Aided Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.