School Business Manager

Job Title: School Business Manager
Salary: SO2 FTE £37,280 - £41,771
£31,651.31 £35,464.27 (pro rata actual salary)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Working Pattern: 35 Hours per week -Term time plus 10 days
Contract type: Permanent

Closing date:14th April 2026
Interview Date: 29th April 2026
Start Date: 1st September 2026

The Governors of Banks Lane Infant and Nursery School invite applications from an experienced and highly motivated individual with enthusiasm and a commitment to work in our inclusive school.

This is an exciting opportunity for somebody to join our team and work with the school to support its efficiencies in business practice. The School Business Manager role will include oversight of core business functions such as administration, finance management, best-value management, administrative HR functions and Estates and Health and Safety. They will work as part of the school to maximise best practice in these areas and to offer the school the relevant business support.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate good working knowledge of Finance, Human Resources, Health and Safety and Estate Management, will have an SBM qualification (CSBM or DSBM) and have a strong background in finance or management. The post holder will be responsible for the Administrative and Site teams, and as a member of the Senior Leadership Team will provide support services to facilitate the provision of a learning environment where children grow and develop in safe and supportive surroundings.

The successful candidate should:

Have the ability to work as part of a team and independently
Have the ability to work accurately and methodically with attention to detail
Be professionally assertive and able to remain calm under pressure
Be proactive, enthusiastic and have a positive attitude
Provide specialist financial support to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the school using computerised finance systems
Have the ability to prioritise time and workload
Display excellent leadership and management skills
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Be friendly, approachable and professional with a `can do’ and solution focussed attitude

Work under pressure managing competing priorities
Have commitment and a good sense of humour
Have a flexible and enthusiastic approach
Be committed to equality and diversity

We will offer you:

A happy, supportive school
Professional Development
An established team environment
A supportive and caring ethos
Excited and engaged children
A proactive and supportive Governing Board
A forward-thinking school striving for the best for our children.

To book a visit, please contact the Co-Headteachers, Liz Newson and Lisa Wilkinson via email at headteacher@bankslane-inf.stockport.gov.uk or by phoning the school office on 0161 480 9252

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.
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