Grade: Grade 7 (SCP 25-29) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 Hours Per Week Working Pattern: Term Time Actual Salary: £31,138 - £34,134 Interview Date: Wednesday 11th March 2026 CROSSGATES PRIMARY SCHOOL Kiln Lane, Milnrow, Rochdale OL16 3HB Tel: 01706 654573 Email: office@crossgates.rochdale.sch.uk Website: www.crossgates.rochdale.sch.uk School Business Manager Level 2 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 If you think this role may be for you, please apply. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS To possess or be willing to undertake a Level 4 qualification in a relevant discipline, for example: Business and Administration Diploma in Business Skills (AAT) Diploma in Human Resource Management (CIPD) Diploma in School Business Management (NCSL) All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy. 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. Completed applications should be sent to office@crossgates.rochdale.sch.uk by the closing date and time. Closing Date: 3rd March 2026 at 11.59 pm Interviews: 11th March 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 2025. Supporting Documents ↗ Job Description ↗ Person Specification ↗ Application Form ↗ Application Guidance ↗ Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders ↗ Privacy Notice Calculate your take home pay. Use this service to estimate how much Income Tax and National Insurance you should pay for the current tax year. Employment could affect your benefits, find out more here. Turn2us Benefits Calculator.