* St Andrew's School
* Location: Aylmerton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 8QA
* Salary: £43,822 - £48,227 per annum
* Hours: 37 hours per week
* Contract: Permanent
* Reference: 7984
St Andrew's School are seeking to appoint a Business Manager.
As our Business Manager, you willl:
* be an active member of the school's Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and you'll assist the Headteacher in their duty to ensure that the school meets its educational aims and Ofsted requirements
* take the strategic lead in the effective and efficient development, provision and operation of financial, administrative and all other support services for the school, ensuring financial stability and growth
* provide the Trustee Board, Headteacher and other members of the SLT with clear information, advice and recommendations regarding the strategic development of the school's finances and support services as and when required
* be responsible for the effective management and monitoring of the school's overall budget and related finance matters across the school
* be the lead personnel and human resources advisor for the school
* provide all necessary oversight and monitoring of external service providers
* take the lead in terms of all external audit processes for finance and Health and Safety
* act as the school's lead point of contact in relation to GDPR
* be the school's lead on student attendance.
You will need:
* Formal qualifications in accounting or management; or CSBM / DSBM or equivalent and or proven skills and abilities of high-level financial management skills.
* Significant experience of financial management and budgeting in a school setting.
* Good organisational skills and ability to juggle multiple priorities, as well as being able to stay calm under pressure.
* A positive can-do attitude.
About us
St Andrew's School is a small independent special school which caters for pupils with social and communication difficulties and specialises in working with pupils with autistic spectrum disorders.
We are in a beautiful North Norfolk rural setting.
What we will offer you:
* Excellent continued professional development opportunities.
* Access to free wellbeing support (including GP support 24 hours a day for yourself and family members, physiotherapy, weight management, mental health support and counselling).
* A friendly and caring staff team.
* Friendly, happy children
* A beautiful setting to work in.
For more information
Please read the Job Description (Word) and the Person Specification (Word).
To find out more, please contact Adrian Crossland by calling
How to apply
Please submit your completed Application Form (Word) to Adrian Crossland by email at
Alternatively, please submit your application by post to St Andrew's School, Aylmerton Hall, Holt Road, Aylmerton, Norfolk NR11 8QA.
Closing date: 9am, 10 November 2025.
Interview date: 13 November 2025.