The Governors are looking to appoint a School Business Manager

Salary range and grade: Grade H scp 27-31 - 35 hours per week TT+10 days

Actual Salary: £31,756 to £34,706

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, hard working, dedicated Business Manager to join our happy and successful primary school.

We are a one form entry primary school where we aim to help all our children
“To be the best that we can be”

We need someone who:

  • has proven experience of managing budgets
  • can help maintain the premises and related Health and Safety procedures
  • has the ability to manage a wide range of stakeholder relationships
  • has experience of managing a team
  • will be able to exercise discretion and condentiality
  • is forward thinking, proactive and approachable
  • has a strong work ethic and sense of humour

School experience is not essential; we are looking for somebody with a proven ability to multi task and respond to a dynamic environment.

We can offer you:

  • An excellent staff team with high morale and commitment to the children and each other
  • A genuine commitment to your professional development as a school leader

Key areas of responsibility will be:

  • Finance securing financial sustainability in the medium to longer term. We are a cheque book school who manage our own spending plan and budget
  • Administration ensuring delivery of core reporting with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Personnel managing and leading the current team
  • Premises supporting and line managing the current Site Manager in maintaining and enhancing our current facilities and health and safety requirements and regulations
  • Grant Applications & Procurement applying for and managing external bids, contracts etc.
  • With a strong finance background and excellent leadership skills we are inviting applications from highly competent and reliable individuals wishing to join the staff and governors in further developing our ambition.

All Saints C E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people, and expects staff and volunteers to adhere to this commitment. A current and valid DBS Certificate is essential for this post along with a number of other pre- employment checks.

Closing date: 9am on Friday 15th May 2026
Interviews and Tasks: Monday 18th May 2026
Visits to the school are encouraged. Please ring Lauren Doyle on 01204 333083. Please send completed application forms to : doylel@all-saints.bolton.sch.uk


Supporting Documents

Job Description and Person Specification
Bolton Council Schools (Officers) 2022 - Application Form

Location

Devon Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7PY, United Kingdom

Job ID

2924