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The Governing Body of St. James’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a
School Business Manager
36 hours per week, 42 weeks per year (term time plus 3 weeks)
Scale Points 32 – 35
Salary: £45,750 - £49,056 FTE
St. James’s is an outstanding, oversubscribed Catholic Three-Form Entry School situated in Twickenham in the London Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames. St. James’s has extremely high expectations for our pupils; as a school, we are committed to ensuring that every pupil achieves their full potential within a broad and creative curriculum with God at the centre of everything that we do.
We are looking for a School Business Manager who will support the Headteacher in their strategy to drive the continual improvement of our school. Our School Business Manager will be part of the Senior Leadership Team of the school and will manage all aspects of finance, HR, facilities management and health and safety. They will also lead the School administrative team.
Our ideal candidate will:
1. Be a strategic and creative leader who is able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills allied with a drive to help the school develop and improve
2. Be an excellent communicator with the ability to present both written and verbal information
3. Be flexible, enjoy new challenges and be able to manage multiple priorities
4. Have the capability to support the school in new projects and income generation
5. Be keen to undertake professional development and contribute new ideas
6. Be interested in developing and improving existing school systems, including budgets/finance and premises
7. Be willing to share their skills and time with others to support and challenge
8. Be able to work well with all staff, governors, children and support their families
9. Be highly motivated and hardworking with the capacity to drive forward and contribute to continuing improvement
We can offer you:
10. An inclusive school with happy, well-motivated pupils
11. Friendly, supportive and hard-working colleagues
12. A forward-thinking leadership team, with supportive parents and governors
13. Support and opportunities for continuous professional development
14. External support for HR, Payroll and Finance
15. A generous pension
16. Cycle-to-work scheme
17. Discounted wraparound provision cost
Application forms are invited from those with experience in a similar school manager role as well as from professionals from any industry where they hold the relevant skills and experience to meet the school’s needs.
Closing date: 16 June 2026 at 12.00pm
Interview date: Upon Receipt of Applications
Start Date: September 2026 (or earlier)
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory professional references. References will be taken prior to interview. The successful candidate will be required to sign the CES contract. Online checks will be carried out. The school may appoint before the close date.
Safeguarding Statement
St James's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, barred list check and a Prohibition from Teaching check. Successful candidates must sign a CES contract of employment.