We wish to appoint a School Business Manager to join a team of caring, committed professionals to work in our extremely busy office alongside our existing staff. Hours of work are 35 per week (8.15am to 4pm) term time only, worked in accordance with service requirements.
The Governors are seeking an experienced Business Manager with a passion for excellence in education. You will be working alongside the Administration Assistants and you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, Finance, Personnel, Estate Management, Administration and all matters within the management of the school which are supportive to, but do not involve the teaching function.
You must be able to work well using your own initiative and be an efficient member of our school team. It is essential that you are able to build and maintain strong working relationships with all pupils, parents/carers and colleagues and represent school values through being a “friendly first face” to visitors. Effective communication skills and a good telephone manner are essential.
Interviews will take place week commencing 8th September 2025.
At Fairfield we can offer you:
* A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear strategic vision
* A caring and committed staff with high expectations, who are willing to help each other
* Well resourced, safe and stimulating learning environments
* Strong working partnerships with other schools
* Pupils with positive attitudes to learning, who are hardworking, caring and proud to attend their school
* The opportunity to make a difference
* A committed and supportive Governing Body
* A comprehensive wellbeing support package which includes an annual Wellbeing Day
* Access to Employment Assistance Programme
* Access to training opportunities and professional development
* A welcoming local community
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.
For further information please see:
* Job description and person specification
* Application Form
* Privacy notice
Application forms should be returned to Mrs Victoria Gilkey, Headteacher, Fairfield C.P. School, Rochdale Old Road, Bury, BL9 7SD, [emailprotected] by 9am on Friday 5th September 2025.
Rochdale Old Road, Bury, BL9 7SD, United Kingdom
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