School Business Manager – Level 2

Grade: Grade 7 (SCP 25 29)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: All Year Round

Actual Salary: £36,363 - £39,862

Interview Date: TBC

The governing board of Marland Hill Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated School Business Manager Level 2 to play a key strategic role as part of the senior leadership team.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading the strategic financial management of the school. The central focus of this role will be the management of the financial and resource provisions, with accountability for systems, processes and procedures relating to budget, finance, administration, HR, premises, health and safety and ICT.

The role requires a positive, dynamic, adaptive manager who can successfully lead colleagues to excel in their area of responsibility and provide quality assurance across all support areas.

Visits to the school and discussions with the headteacher are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Mr Darren Walsh on 01706 647147 or email dwalsh@marlandhill.rochdale.sch.uk.

Marland Hill School is a two form entry primary school situated in a state of the art PFI school. The school is a resource base for hearing impaired pupils.

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to dwalsh@marlandhill.rochdale.sch.uk by Sunday 31^st May 2026.

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.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

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 2023.