School Business Manager (Grade 5) / Clerk to Governors (CG4) Salary: £22,065 to £23,936 per annum with progression to SO1/SO2 from September 2026 plus Clerks salary £2,663 per annum 3250 hours per week, term time only Commencing 1st December 2025 Tenacres is a popular First School in Redditch with a friendly, committed staff providing a happy, supportive and nurturing environment to our pupils, staff and parents. Due to the retirement of our highly experienced School Business Manager in July 2026 we are wishing to appoint a candidate to begin the handover process from December 2025 (on a Scale 5 with view to progression to SO1/SO2 from September 2026). The successful candidate will complete the training for new WCC finance system being introduced from January 2026 as part of the handover. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly organised School Business Manager to join our friendly, supportive team at Tenacres. It is expected the successful candidate will also take on the role of Clerk to Governors which would involve attending up to 10 evening meetings during the school year. Full job description attached. The successful candidate will manage the provision for the financial support services and provide confidential administrative support to the Headteacher. We are looking for someone who has worked in administration at a senior level, managing school finances, who is: • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail • A good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills • Able to manage conflicting demands and priorities in a busy working environment • Manages confidential information with discretion • Able to lead and manage a team effectively • Is highly competent in the use of IT packages including word processing, spreadsheets, computerised accounting systems and school MIS systems Qualifications and experience should include: • Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or significant experience in a similar role • GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths or equivalent • Experienced in office management or PA/senior administration roles, school experience desirable In return, we offer; • A welcoming and supportive team • Professional development and training • Opportunities for career progression • Access to a wellbeing support package and employee assistance programme • Generous employer pension scheme We warmly welcome and encourage prospective applicants to visit Tenacres to see our superb facilities. Please contact the Headteacher Miss C Marshall head@tenacres.worcs.sch.uk Please confirm which date you wish to visit by contacting the school office on 01527 528872 or by email at office@tenacres.worcs.sch.uk. In the meantime, there is lots of information and a virtual tour on our website at www.tenacres.worcs.sch.uk Application forms and job descriptions are attached - All applications to be sent to the school office@tenacres.worcs.sch.uk Tenacres First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will undergo appropriate checks including enhanced DBS and checks on all references. The closing date for applications Friday 17th at 3.30pm with interviews scheduled for Thursday 23 rd October .