School Business Manager (primary)

Grade 7, SCP 27 32 £38,220 - £42,839

36.66 hours per week / full year (Flexible working hours and weeks may be considered)

Are you an experienced and ambitious School Business Manager looking for a role where you can make a real difference?

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional School Business Manager to work across two Church of England primary schools in Rochdale. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role, working closely with Headteachers to drive school improvement, strengthen operational excellence, and help create the very best outcomes for children.

As a trusted member of each school's leadership team, you will lead key business functions, manage and develop staff, and ensure the effective delivery of services that enable pupils and staff to flourish.

You will have:

• Proven experience working within a school environment.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Experience of managing operational and financial resources effectively.
• The ability to influence, inspire, and build positive relationships.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and excellence.
  

As part of our growing family of schools, you'll benefit from:

• A collaborative and supportive Trust culture.
• Expert support from central teams including Finance, HR, IT, Marketing and Data.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous holiday entitlement and sick pay scheme.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact across our schools and communities.

At The Cranmer Education Trust, we are united by a shared ambition: transforming the life chances of children and young people through excellent education and great schools.

Safeguarding

The Cranmer Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and safer recruitment procedures.

Join us and help shape the future of education for our children, our schools and our communities.

For further information please refer to:

• the Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust.
• The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the job details’ documents section.
• The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

For further details including how to apply please click on the link:

https://stannesacademy.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/4316180?cid=3531&t=School-Business-Manager--primary-

Please note that CVs are not accepted.

Closing Date: Friday 25^th September 2026

Interview: Week commencing; Monday 28^th September 2026

You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time once we have received sufficient applications.

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.