School Business Manager

Light Oaks Infant School
Lancaster Road
Salford
M6 8LU
Tel: 0161 921 1685

Head Teacher: Miss. L. Thelwell

School Business Manager

36 hours per week, term time plus 5 training days throughout the year.
3B SCP 25-28 £30,908 - £33,279
Start Date as soon as recruitment checks are complete or 1st September 2026

Light Oaks Infants is a thriving and happy 3-form entry community school, with a caring ethos. Our school is unique in the Local Authority as the only Infant School in Salford. We have a strong staff team and are a well-resourced school. We work in close partnership with parents and stakeholders.

We are looking for a calm, flexible and motivated team member with:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office & SIMS
Knowledge of theory and practice of business administration
Experience in finance, procurement, administration, HR and Health and Safety
Level 4 Diploma in school business management
Good organisational skills
The ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers.

We offer:
A supportive working environment
Close to a good transport network and on-site parking is available.
A friendly nurturing environment.
Opportunities to develop expertise further.

Shortlisting: 11^th August 2026

Interviews: 14^th August 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. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide documentary proof of your right to work in the UK

• Qualifications/registrations if applicable for the role

Please note that Salford City Council is currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for any role, as no Certificates of Sponsorship are available. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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