Job Introduction
- Closing Date: 13 April 2026 (Noon)
- Interview Date: 16 April 2026
- Job Start Date: 1 September 2026
- Contract/Hours: Permanent
- Salary Type: EHCC / Support Staff
- Salary Details: Grade E/F depending on experience (£33,178 –£45,077 (pro-rata)
- Hours of Work: 37 hours per week, 42 weeks (additional weeks by agreement – open to discussion)
- Location of Role: Hook with Warsash C of E Academy
- Contact e-mail address: recruitment@warsash.hants.sch.uk
Job/Person Summary
After many years working at Hook with Warsash C of E Primary school, our Business Manager is retiring. We are therefore looking for a new Business Manager and are delighted to advertise this exciting opportunity at our school. We are also pleased to offer the opportunity of a prolonged transition/handover period where the successful applicant will work alongside our Business Manager for the half term.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Business Manager to play a crucial role in our strategic and operational leadership. The Business Manager will work closely with the Headteacher and be a part of the Senior Leadership Team. They will have responsibility for assisting with the strategic vision and day to day operations relating to, Budget, Finance, Human Resources, Premises, Health and Safety and Communication.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is highly skilled and motivated
- Is efficient and organised
- Can lead on Business operations
- Can manage our contracted arrangements
- Can lead a team of administrators and site staff
- Has proven financial experience
- Possesses excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Can maintain discretion and confidentiality
- Is able to work effectively as part of a successful team, show initiative and be flexible at all times
- Has a caring, cheerful and conscientious disposition
- Shows resilience and determination
- Has a good sense of humour
We can offer
- A school that has a warm, caring ethos
- Happy, well motivated children
- A skilled and dedicated team of teachers and support staff, committed to doing the best for all the children in the school
- Children with exemplary behaviour as commented on by Ofsted 2023
- A supportive leadership team and governing body with a commitment to your professional development.
Application Procedure
Visits to the school are welcome and warmly encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01489 572393 to make an appointment.
For an information pack and application form, please email recruitment@warsash.hants.sch.uk
Applications can be submitted by post or emailed to Ann Willmott, Business Manager to the above address.
Safer Recruitment
We 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 Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
