School Business Manager - Woodfield Primary School

Wmjobs; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St Bartholomew’s CE Multi Academy Trust is seeking an exceptional School Business Manager for Woodfield Primary School, Wolverhampton. The role leading financial, HR, premises and administrative functions supports the Headteacher, governors and Trust colleagues to sustain educational excellence.

The successful candidate will have strong financial management, leadership and communication skills, with a professional qualification in Business Management and GCSEs including English and Maths.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, financial and operational management skills.
• Experience of managing budgets, HR processes and procurement.
• Ability to work with senior leaders, governors and Trust colleagues.
• Commitment to safeguarding and educational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school's financial systems, budgets and procurement processes.
• Monitor expenditure and provide detailed financial reports and recommendations.
• Support strategic planning and long-term financial sustainability.
• Lead and manage administrative and support staff.
• Oversee HR processes including recruitment and workforce management.
• Manage contracts and SLAs with external providers.
• Support premises, health and safety, compliance and risk management.
• Collaborate with Trust colleagues to ensure statutory and Trust requirements.

Skills

Financial management

Budget reporting

HR management

Procurement

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

GCSEs incl English & Maths

Business Management qualification

Job description

St Bartholomew’s CE Multi Academy Trust

BUSINESS MANAGER REQUIRED - Ref: SBMAT437

Salary: Grade 6: Points 17-22

Annual Salary: £37,562 – £42,123

Working Hours: 37 hours a week – 52.143 weeks per year

REQUIRED TO START: as soon as possible

Location: Woodfield Primary School, Penn, Wolverhampton, WV4 4AG

Woodfield Primary School is a thriving, inclusive and ambitious school community where everyone belongs. We are committed to providing the very best education and care for our children and pride ourselves on our warm, welcoming and supportive ethos. As part of St Bartholomew’s CE Multi Academy Trust, we are seeking to appoint an exceptional School Business Manager who will play a key strategic role within our leadership team and contribute significantly to the continued success of our school.

What are we looking for:

We are seeking a highly motivated, organised and forward-thinking professional with strong leadership, financial and operational management skills. The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher, senior leaders, governors and Trust colleagues to ensure the effective management of the school's financial, human resources, premises and administrative functions.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced business professional who is passionate about supporting educational excellence through effective resource management and strategic leadership.

Key responsibilities:

The successful candidate will:

• Lead and manage the school's financial systems, budgets and procurement processes.
• Monitor expenditure and provide detailed financial reports, analysis and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Support the strategic planning and long-term financial sustainability of the school.
• Lead and manage administrative and support staff.
• Oversee HR processes, including recruitment, personnel administration and workforce management.
• Manage contracts, service level agreements and relationships with external providers.
• Support the management of premises, health and safety, compliance and risk management arrangements across the school.
• Ensure systems and procedures support efficient and effective school operations.
• Work collaboratively with Trust colleagues to ensure compliance with statutory and Trust requirements.
• Contribute to the strategic leadership and development of the school.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.
• Holds five GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and mathematics.
• Holds a recognised professional qualification in Business Management or a related discipline.
• Has experience of financial management, budget monitoring and financial reporting.
• Has experience of managing staff and leading teams effectively.
• Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and can build positive relationships with children, staff, parents and external agencies.
• Demonstrates initiative, integrity and the ability to work independently.
• Can manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Has a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, equality and continuous improvement.

What we can offer:

• The opportunity to work in a highly successful and supportive school community.
• A welcoming and dedicated staff team.
• A strong commitment to professional development and career progression.
• Access to Trust-wide networking, collaboration and support.
• The opportunity to make a significant contribution to the future success of the school and its children.

St Bartholomew’s CE Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS, Prohibition List, Barred List, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable professional references.

It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. For further information, please refer to the Trust's policy on ex-offenders. Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies for all schools within St Bartholomew's CE Multi Academy Trust are available on the respective schools' websites. Links to all of our schools are available from the Trust homepage.

With effect from September 2022 and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, shortlisted candidates may have their publicly available social media profiles (where applicable) checked by the Trust for posts going back up to 5 years and those candidates will therefore be expected to provide their social media “handles/platforms” if shortlisted.

Closing date for applications: Friday 2nd October 2026 12.00p.m.

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 5th October 2026

Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact the headteacher via email to request a visit: [e-mail]