School Business Manager

Job Introduction

Pennington C of E Primary School Business Manager - F Grade

Permanent 

Following the retirement of our much‑valued Admin Officer after many years of dedicated service, we are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to appoint a Business Manager to join our friendly school community.

As a new primary school (having merged with the infants in January), with the potential development of an SEN unit, this is a pivotal role supporting both our current operations and our future strategic growth.

The Role

The Business Manager will play a key role in the strategic and operational leadership of the school.  You will work closely alongside the Headteacher and as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for leading and managing a wide range of business functions, including:

• Budget and financial management
• Human resources and personnel matters
• Premises management
• Health and safety compliance
• Contracted services
• Administrative and operational systems
• Effective communication across the school community

The Person

We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated and professional individual who:

• Has proven experience in financial management and business operations
• Is highly organised, efficient and able to prioritise effectively
• Can provide strong leadership of business operations and systems
• Has experience managing contracts and external providers
• Can lead, support and develop a team of administrative and site staff
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Maintains discretion and confidentiality at all times

In addition, the successful candidate will:

• Work effectively as part of a collaborative and successful team
• Show initiative, flexibility and a solution‑focused approach
• Demonstrate resilience, determination and professionalism
• Have a caring, cheerful and conscientious disposition
• Bring a good sense of humour and a positive attitude to school life

What We Offer

• A welcoming, supportive school community
• The opportunity to shape and develop a key leadership role
• Close working with the Headteacher and Governing Body
• A role where your expertise will make a real difference to pupils, staff and families 

Application Procedure

Visits to the school are welcome and warmly encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01590 672104 to make an appointment.

For an information pack and application form, please email k.richards@penn-pri.co.uk

Applications can be submitted by post or emailed to Kirstie Richards, Headteacher 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.