Interview Date: Friday 14th March 2025
St Gabriel’s is a happy, inclusive, and supportive primary school, proud of our achievements and our recent Ofsted grading of 'Good'. We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Business Manager to join our team and contribute to the school’s development for the benefit of both the children and the wider community.
This role is crucial to our operations, with key responsibilities including finance, management and leadership of administrative functions, human resources, premises, health and safety, and IT systems.
In this diverse and rewarding position, you will lead a small team and be part of the senior leadership team, making strategic decisions that impact the entire school. We seek candidates who demonstrate qualities of a high-performing team player.
To be successful, you will need exceptional organisational and communication skills, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to manage priorities effectively.
We are looking for a candidate who can make a meaningful contribution to our school's continued success.
You should have:
* Experience with financial and budget management in an educational setting
* Proven experience in a school administrative or business management role
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Knowledge of data protection and an understanding of maintaining confidential information
* Experience using analytical skills to interpret information and solve problems within established policies and procedures
* Ability to work collaboratively
* Ability to remain calm under pressure
* Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks
Our school can offer you:
* Enthusiastic, friendly, and committed staff, along with well-motivated pupils who behave well, are polite, and welcoming
* Supportive Governors committed to ensuring the best outcomes for all
* A strong partnership with parents and the local community
* A dedicated focus on improving pupil achievement
* A happy school that prioritises well-being for pupils and staff
Hours of work are 37 per week, term-time only, plus 5 INSET days, in accordance with service requirements.
We warmly welcome visits to our school or for further information, please contact Mrs Chubb at 0161 653 9587.
To apply, download the application form and supporting documents, and send your completed application to:
Mrs Chubb, Headteacher, St Gabriel’s CE Primary School, Tonge Roughs, Aspinall Street, Middleton, Manchester, M24 2BE or by email to head@stgabrielsce.rochdale.sch.uk by 11:59 pm on Sunday 9th March 2025.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Effective communication skills and the ability to converse fluently in English are essential for this role.
Applicants must confirm they are not subject to immigration restrictions that prohibit employment in the UK and can provide proof of their Right to Work if invited for an interview.
The school will conduct an online search as part of due diligence for all shortlisted candidates, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.
If appointed, your employment contract will be with the school’s governing board, not Rochdale Council.
Address: Tonge Roughs, Aspinall Street, Rochdale, M24 2BE, United Kingdom
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