School Business Manager Level 1

Grade: Grade 6 (19 24)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: Term Time + 2 Weeks

Actual Salary: £28,991 - £32,021

Interview Date: Friday 12^th June 2026

School Business Manager Level 1 (Grade 6)

The Headteacher and Governors are looking for an engaging, motivated and pragmatic School Business Manager to come and join our Leadership Team. This role is pivotal within the school and is responsible for the day-to-day management of our administration function, finance, human resources, premises, health & safety and IT management.

We are looking to recruit a highly organised, efficient, personable business manager to join our school. You will play a vital role, supporting the Headteacher and Governors in the running of our busy, nurturing and successful primary school.

This is a busy, varied and interesting role; you will be making strategic decisions that will have impact across the school and so we will be looking for candidates that are comfortable working autonomously as well as being a high performing team player. You will need excellent organisational and communication skills, must possess excellent leadership qualities and have the ability to successfully manage ever-changing priorities! Life in a school is never dull!

It is desirable that you may have worked in a school before but this is not essential; we are looking for a candidate who possesses the right skills to drive change and improvement and make a positive impact in our school.

Attributes:

• Excellent customer service skills, including a good telephone manner and managing difficult conversations.
• Secure knowledge and experience of budget and financial management and the use of financial management systems.
• Arbor experience is desirable (but not essential).
• Previous school experience is desirable (but not essential).
• Excellent IT skills including word and excel.
• The ability to prioritise along with effective organisation skills are essential.

We offer:

• Fantastic, well-behaved pupils who are motivated to learn.
• Staff who are supportive to each other and enjoy working collaboratively.
• Personalised programme of professional learning opportunities, including access to network meetings for current information and collaboration.
• A strong commitment to staff well-being.

Candidates are warmly welcomed and very much encouraged to come and visit school by arrangement.

If you wish to discuss the post further, please contact the school office on 01706 654573 and ask to speak to the Headteacher, Mrs Danni Mitchell.

To Apply completed applications should be sent to office@crossgates.rochdale.sch.uk by the closing date and time

Closing date: Monday 1^st June 2026 11.59pm

Interview date: Friday 12^th June 2026

Applicants who have recently applied for a similar role advertised at the school, and who have the relevant qualifications, are encouraged to reapply.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.