School Business Manager - Upper Beeding Primary School

West Sussex County Council; Steyning; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking a School Business Manager for Upper Beeding Primary School. The candidate will oversee financial management and business operations in a vibrant school environment. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with a focus on supporting the school's strategic planning. This position is permanent and term time only, offering a salary range of approximately £20,948 to £25,160 based on experience.

Qualifications

• A strong financial background and experience in using finance software.
• The skills to manage budgets effectively.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the strategy and operation of business functions of the school.
• Ensure effective financial management and administration.
• Support the school in long term planning.

Skills

Strong financial background

Experience in using finance software

Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office

Strong administrative and organisational abilities

Exceptional communication skills

Job description

About Us

UPPER BEEDING PRIMARY SCHOOL

SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER Grade 8 to 9

Term Time only - 27.50 hours per week

5.5hrs per day Monday to Friday, term time only, permanent contract, - days and times can be negotiated to suit the right candidate.

Salary in the range of WSCC NJC Grade G8 / 9 £31,586 to £37,938 pro-rata of full time equivalent, term time only (pay award pending)

(Actual salary approx. £20,948 to £25,160 pa)

Pay Scale points will be dependent on qualifications and experience

Due to the retirement of our Business Manager at the end of the Summer Term, we are looking for a friendly, organised and proactive Business Manager with a sound understanding of accounting and financial management to join our team at Upper Beeding Primary School. They will advise on and implement the day-to-day support that enables our school to operate effectively and efficiently, and will be responsible for managing the strategy and operation of the business functions of our school including financial management, health and safety, human resources, compliance and administration.

We are a friendly village primary school and have 303 children on roll. Our children and their needs are at the very heart of all our decisions, and have created a learning environment in which individuals can excel. Our facilities include an extensive outdoor area and we encourage the children to play outside every day in most weathers. We are looking for someone who has the skills and enthusiasm to help us in continuing to develop the school and the curriculum for our children.

Upper Beeding Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful appointment will be subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check, references, medical and qualification checks in line with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruiting regulations.

Job Details

Salary: in the range of WSCC NJC Grade G8 / 9 £31,586 to £37,938 pro-rata of full time equivalent, term time only (pay award pending). Actual salary approx. £20,948.00 to £25,160.00

Pay scale points will be dependant on qualifications and experience

Contract Type : Permanent

Working Pattern: 5.5hrs per day, term time only, permanent contract, days and times can be negotiated to suit the right candidate.

Location : Upper Beeding Primary School

Interviews : Monday 16th and 23rd June 2025

What You Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role you will need

• A strong financial background and experience in using finance software
• The skills to set, to manage and stretch budgets to meet the needs of the school
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office, Excel and database management
• Strong administrative and organisational abilities
• The drive and ambition to continuously develop the school
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• To demonstrate a high level of professional and confidentially
• The ability to work as part of a team
• The ability to think strategically and support the school in long term planning
• The capability to be flexible and adaptable to deal with a fast-paced environment where anything can happen