Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: 20th April 2026
Salary: £52,413 per annum

 

Bowker Vale Primary School is committed to providing an excellent education through strong leadership and a shared belief in creating lifelong chances and choices for all our pupils.

We are seeking a highly skilled, organised and motivated School Business Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in the strategic and operational leadership of the school.

As School Business Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the effective financial management of our school and work closely with the Headteacher to ensure resources are used effectively to deliver the best outcomes for our pupils.

 

Financial Management:

  • Oversee the school budget, ensuring effective financial planning and resource allocation
  • Manage day-to day financial operations, including payroll, invoicing and procurement
  • Provide regular financial reports and analysis to senior leaders and governors

Strategic Planning:

  • Collaborate with the Headteacher to develop and implement the school’s strategic plan
  • Be part of the Senior Leadership Team
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue generation
  • Contribute to the long term sustainability of the school

Human Resources

  • Oversee HR caseloads, including recruitment and staff CPD
  • Ensure compliance with employment regulations and maintain accurate records, including SCR and personnel
  • Implement effective Performance Appraisal systems

Facilities Management

  • Supervise cleaning and caretaking staff, ensuring a safe environment
  • Coordinate projects and maintenance schedules
  • Manage relationships with external contractors

Compliance and Risk Management

  • Ensure the school’s compliance with Health & Safety legislation and regulations
  • Develop and implement risk assessments and management strategies


The successful candidate will ideally:

  • Have experience of working in a school setting; however, we also welcome applicants with strong transferable skills from other environments.
  • Hold (or is working towards) a recognised School Business Manager qualification (CSBM, DSBM, or equivalent)
  • Be able to solve problems and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Be highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.
  • Be confident in using different software systems and applications relevant to the role
  • Be committed to supporting the values and ethos of our school community.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged before applying. Please contact the school office to arrange – 0161 7405993.

Closing Date: 22.2.26
Interviews: 26.2.26 
Start Date: 20.4.26

To apply for this job role, please complete the application form and email it to: recruitment@bowkervale.manchester.sch.uk
     
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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation

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Location

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Job ID

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