School Business Manager

Winstanley Community Primary School

Tan House Drive

Winstanley

Wigan

WN3 6JP

Salary: Grade 8, £33,534 - £37,605 per annum.

37 hours per week, term time plus 4 weeks working 42 weeks per year

Required for June 2026

Applications are invited for the post of School Business Manager.

Winstanley Primary School is a successful and popular two-form entry community school with a very dedicated team of staff. We are committed to providing the very best learning experiences for our children and are seeking to appoint a highly organised, proactive and skilled School Business Manager to support the strategic and operational leadership of the school.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the leadership of the school, overseeing financial management, HR, administration, premises and health & safety, ensuring the effective and efficient running of the school.

Applications are invited from candidates who can demonstrate that they:

• can support and drive the vision and nurturing ethos of our school.
• have strong financial management and budgeting skills.
• have experience of managing administrative systems, HR processes and school operations.
• have high expectations of themselves and others, with a commitment to excellence.
• are able to work in partnership and communicate effectively with staff, governors, parents and external agencies.
• are highly organised, flexible and able to prioritise workload effectively.
• are proactive, solution-focused and a strong team player.

In return, the school offers a friendly, hard-working and professional environment, wonderful children and supportive parents. Winstanley Primary School is committed to developing its staff and you will benefit from a wide range of excellent professional development opportunities.

Visits to the school are strongly recommended. These will take place on Tuesday 21st April at 9:15am and Thursday 23rd April at 3:30pm. Please confirm your attendance with the office on 01942 749141.

A pre-employment health assessment is required.

Winstanley Primary 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 required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01942 749141

E-mail: enquiries@admin.winstanley.wigan.sch.uk Website: www.winstanley.wigan.sch.uk

Interview date: Thursday 30th April 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

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