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Grade Grade 9 (SCP 30-35).
Salary £40,777 to £46,142 Term time plus 2 weeks
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (TBC ).
Hours 37 hours a week.
Closing Date 10/11/2025.
Location Seven Stars Primary School & Nursery, PR25 1TD (229 on roll) Peacock Hall Road
Tel: 01772 422503
School website: www.seven-stars.lancsngfl.ac.uk
Summary Seven Stars Primary School & Nursery is a busy, vibrant school at an exciting time in our school\'s history. Our Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, suitably qualified and experienced Business Manager who:
* has excellent organisational, strategic, leadership and financial skills (including the ability to prioritise tasks and manage well other members of the Business support team)
* can manage the schools financial resources effectively, ensuring compliance and transparency at all levels
* is welcoming, caring and professional when dealing with all school visitors and stakeholders (including parents, staff, children, governors and family members)
* can take a strategic lead in the day-to-day management of the school (see specific areas of responsibility in the attached job description and specification)
* has an ability to seek solutions to problems in collaboration with others
* is able to reflect on all aspects of school life and support the future development of the school
* is able to provide support to the Head teacher, Senior Leadership Team, Governors and staff as needed within the remit of the role
* will have specific responsibility for developing effective and efficient financial, administrative, human resource, health and safety and premises functions. It is also essential that the candidate can work effectively as part of a strong team and can interact positively with parents, families, staff, pupils, professionals and all members of the school community.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted; to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
This position is part time, term time only; please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.
The Closing Date Is 3.30pm On 10/11/2025
Essential Qualifications
* Level 4 Certificate in a relevant field
Level 2 English & Maths (grades 9-4 or A*-C) Desirable Qualifications Business and administration qualification (NVQ and above) or willing to undertake
Essential Experience
* Experience of the work practices, processes and procedures relevant to working in a school office environment
* Experience of IT based systems (Sims, Sims Finance, Oracle Fusion, School Money and DfE related systems)
* Experience of managing budgets and resources
* Empathy and sensitivity to the needs of staff, families and children
Desirable Experience
* Experience of working in a Leadership team at a strategic level
* Experience in recruitment
* Experience of managing the Single Central Record
* Experience in marketing and revenue generation
* Experience of managing and review Service Level Agreements
* Experience of asset management
Experience of inputting and producing reports on statistical data
For an informal discussion please contact: Visits to the school are welcomed by arrangement with the current School Business Manager at the above contact number or by emailing with SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER in the subject heading. Proposed Interview Date: 10/11/2025
Equal Opportunities An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a \"disclosure\". Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS\'s Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
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