School Business Manager- East Preston Infant School

Schools; Littlehampton; Presencial; GBP 38.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

East Preston Infant School in Littlehampton, West Sussex, invites applications for a School Business Manager. The post oversees finance, HR, health and safety, compliance and administration to ensure smooth school operations and uninterrupted teaching and learning. Training is available if required.

The role is permanent, 35 hours per week, term time plus 5 INSET days, with a salary from £38,398 to £40,327 FTE per annum (actual £27,941–£29,344). Interviews to be confirmed.

Formación

• Experience in school business management or a similar role.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning abilities.
• Knowledge of budgeting, procurement and financial controls.
• Understanding of safeguarding and health & safety compliance.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the strategic and day-to-day management of finance, HR, health and safety, compliance and administration.
• Oversee budgeting, procurement, staffing and admin systems to support teaching and learning.
• Ensure safeguarding, risk assessments and regulatory requirements are met.

Conocimientos

Finance

HR

Health & Safety

Compliance

Administration

Descripción del empleo

Are you looking to begin your career as a School Business Manager or are you an experienced School Business Manager looking for a new challenge?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right person to become a valued member of our welcoming team.

We are a three-form entry, Gold Rights Respecting Infant School seeking a motivated and forward-thinking School Business Manager to join our team. You will lead the strategic and day-to-day management of our business operations, including finance, HR, health and safety, compliance and administration- helping to ensure our school runs smoothly so that teaching and learning can continue to flourish. We are looking for the right person- could it be you? Training is available to help the successful candidate if required.

Rated Good in all areas by Ofsted (June 2025), our school puts children’s needs and rights at the heart of everything we do. With inspiring facilities - including a rainforest-themed library, Forest School area and Computing Suite- we are proud to offer an engaging, creative learning environment.

We are looking for someone with the skills, enthusiasm and vision to support the ongoing development of our school and its provision for pupils.

JOB DETAILS

Salary: Grade 9, SCP 25-28, £38,398 to £40,327 FTE per annum, dependent on experience (Actual £27,941 - £29,344)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 35 hours per week, term time plus 5 INSET days

Interviews: tbc
Starting date: flexible for the right candidate

Safeguarding Statement

East Preston Infant School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

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