A new and exciting challenge will shortly become available within the United Schools Federation as our Federation Business Manager. If you are already a school Business Manager or an experienced senior administrator with extensive Finance experience, looking to progress please read on…
We are hoping our new colleague could start in early Spring 2026, to allow a cross-over and training period with the current position holder. You will be employed for 37 hours per week over 41 weeks per annum (term time plus 3 weeks). Hours would be worked Monday to Friday during term time, based at the Federation head office in Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot. We offer some flexibility in hybrid working, especially for the non- term time weeks.
Our federation of schools provide the highest quality of primary education within the context of a caring and supporting ethos. The United Schools Federation is forward-thinking and innovative incorporating eight Primary schools across Devon. We have a fantastic team, many of whom work across our schools and share expertise within the group.
We are looking for a person who has demonstrable experience as a Business Manager in a school or Federation environment and who understands all the necessary skills involved in running an efficient and friendly workplace. You must be a team player who will blend well with the administration team and senior leadership, working closely with and supporting the Executive Headteachers and Heads of Schools in a calm, professional manner.
If you have experience in the following areas and are looking for an exciting challenge, we would like to hear from you:
• School Business Manager duties (see Job Descriptions G / H)
• Financial planning and compliance
• iTrent and Payroll (DCC)
• Invoicing, payments and financial reconciliation
• Bromcom MIS system
• Conversant with multi layered computer systems and good working knowledge of Access
• Returns including School Census, School Workforce Census, Services to Schools, Pupil Premium and Key Stage returns.
• Excellent IT skills, including Word and Excel
• Policy documents - legal requirements for school and websites
• Managing school administration teams
• Overseeing Personnel and Contract documentation
• Overseeing staff recruitment and safeguarding onboarding procedures
If you are interested in this Business Management Role, please see the attachments on the DCC website for full details. If you would like to discuss this position further then please call Mr Jim Smith, via St Michaels C of E Primary school at Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot.
Our whole team is motivated, hard-working and dedicated. We would welcome a new colleague who is passionate, highly organised, with a good sense of humour and enthusiasm. Our highly successful federation is a popular choice with children, parents and staff and our schools boast a friendly and welcoming environment.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires a DBS disclosure.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online checks.
Please see our Safeguarding Policy available on any of the Federation Schools websites.
Further information and an application form can be downloaded below.
Applications only accepted on DCC Support Staff Application Forms
Please return your completed application form to by 12 noon Monday 12th January 2026.