School Business Manager

Job Title: School Business Manager
Salary: SO2 £33,316.97 pro rata actual salary
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Term time plus 10 days
Contract type: Permanent

Closing date: Monday 2nd March 2026
Interview Date: Friday 20th March 2026
Start Date: September 2026

The Governors of our school invite applications from highly motivated and organised individuals with energy and vision to join our team as our new Business Manager.
The Business Manager is responsible for all non-academic aspects of the operation of the School, including finance, HR, management of the school site and health and safety requirements.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Support the Catholic ethos of the school
Support strategic leadership within school alongside the Senior Leadership Team including:

Line manage office and premises staff
Deliver specialist financial support to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the school within budget
Be effective in delivering the responsibilities and requirements of the post including; finance, HR, health and safety, line managing staff and estate management
Effectively work and manage competing priorities
We offer you:
A strong Catholic ethos
The opportunity to join a dedicated, supportive and friendly team that is committed to continuous improvement
Be part of a strong school community that includes parents and our parish family
Work in a school where our children are happy and enjoy coming to school
A supportive and active Governing Body
Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Anna Core, Headteacher, for an appointment (headteacher@ourladys.stockport.sch.uk ). Completed forms should be returned to the school via the above email address or posted to the school.
Applications must be returned to the Headteacher, Mrs A M Core, at the address below. Please ensure that the CES Application Form (updated December 2020) is completed, along with Recruitment Monitoring Form, Rehabilitation of Offenders Form and Consent to Obtain References.
Please note that applications without these completed documents will not be considered.
This 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 applicant will be subject to satisfactory clearance by the Criminal Records Bureau. References will be sought prior to interview. This post is subject to online checks.
Closing date for applications: Monday 2nd March 2026
Interviews: Friday 20th March
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The application forms and an information pack are available to download from here. Completed forms should be returned to the school via the above email address or posted to the school address above.
This 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 applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Stockport Council Valuing Diversity