School Business Manager - Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Warrington Borough Council; Warrington; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking a highly motivated School Business Manager for Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School. The successful candidate will have strong organisational and communication skills, and experience in educational office environments. Responsibilities include managing financial, administrative, and facilities services while supporting the school's leadership team. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and requires safeguarding commitment. Apply soon to join a caring and professional school environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Employee well-being package

Supportive school community

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSEs in English and mathematics or equivalent (grade C or above). Higher level qualifications desirable.
• Experience of working in an educational office environment is required.
• Passion for financial management and project management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and implement financial, administrative and facilities services within school.
• Support the leadership team to concentrate on teaching and learning.
• Model a caring Christian vision and build relationships throughout the school.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Good ICT skills

Ability to work under pressure

Experience in educational office environment

Financial management

Project management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

GCSEs in English and Mathematics (Grade C or above)

Higher level qualifications (desirable)

Tools

SIMS

SIMS FMS

Job description

School Business Manager - Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

The role

To commence as soon as possible, the Governors of Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint a highly motivated School Business Manager with strong organisational skills to join the school’s busy office. This is a varied role with a broad range of responsibilities.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone suitably experienced to take responsibility for the planning, development and implementation of the financial, administrative and facilities services within school with immediate effect.

We are looking for someone who is naturally positive, committed to our vision and passionate to support the future growth of our Catholic school. If you think you have what it takes to join our friendly and professional team we would love to hear from you. This is a 37 hour per week post, working 39 weeks per year.

Benefits

• A happy and caring school family, where our children and staff are valued and encouraged to flourish
• A strong Christian vision embedded in caring relationships throughout our school
• A wonderful team of welcoming and dedicated staff where people are valued and well-being is important
• An outward looking, aspirational and dedicated governing body
• A comprehensive Employee well-being package

Responsibilities

• Have a very positive ‘can do’ approach to all aspects of work, have excellent interpersonal skills, be highly motivated and have the ability to work well under pressure
• Be friendly and approachable with a welcoming and professional manner
• Have a flexible approach to work combined with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team is essential
• Be well educated, with a minimum of GCSEs in English and mathematics or equivalent (grade C or above). Higher level qualifications are desirable
• Have excellent communication skills, can use a wide range of technology, and have good ICT skills and experience of using Microsoft Office.
• Have outstanding communication skills both in person and in all aspects of telephone, written and electronic communication
• Have experience of working in an educational office environment.
• Be highly organised with relevant experience with and a passion for financial management and project management
• Have experience of using school administrative and financial systems, including SIMS, and SIMS FMS, however training will be provided
• Be proactive in all areas of school business to enable our leadership team to concentrate their time on teaching and learning
• Model our caring Christian vision and build exceptional relationships throughout our school

Safeguarding

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Enhanced DBS clearance will be required. Further details can be found at the DBS website.

Warrington Borough Council as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority.

Key dates & Further information

We welcome visits to come and see our school and meet the Headteacher. Phone the office on 01925 636 235 if you would like to come for a tour.

Closing Date: Thursday 08 January 2026 12 noon
Shortlisting Date: Thursday 08 January 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 14 January 2026

Grade 7 SCP 27 (Dependent on experience) £34,434 - £38,745 p/a, pro rata based on 39 weeks +5 INSET days, Actual Salary £29,620 to £32,876

8 January 2026

Location

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Bewsey & Whitecross, WA5 1NS.