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School Business Manager
Salary: Surrey Pay Scale Grade 9, from £40,296 to £43,735 per annum (Full Time Equivalent)
Actual Pro Rata Salary: £39,377 to £42,738 per annum
Hours: 38 hours per week, 42 weeks per year (Term time plus 3 weeks)
Reporting to: Headteacher
We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and conscientious School Business Manager (SBM) to join the Senior Leadership Team at Nutfield Church (C of E) Primary School.
As a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, you will provide the strategic and operational framework that allows our teaching staff to focus on delivering high-quality education.
You will lead the school's business functions, ensuring we make the best possible use of resources through effective financial planning and value-for-money procurement. This is a broad, high-level role encompassing finance, HR, estates, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
•Strategic Leadership: Work alongside the Headteacher and Governors to develop business strategies and influence decision-making at a senior level
•Financial Management: Oversee a budget of approximately £1.2m, managing revenue and capital funds, financial benchmarking, and audit requirements
•HR & Operations Oversight: Oversee the school's HR functions and payroll provision, ensuring compliance with employment law and safer recruitment practices.
•Service Coordination: Lead and review the administration and estates functions to ensure systems are streamlined and meet the operational needs of the school.
•Contract & Provider Management: Manage external service providers and contracts (such as IT, catering, and cleaning) to ensure value for money and high-quality delivery
•Estate & Operations: Lead the estate management service, including property maintenance, health and safety, and procurement of contract
•Compliance & IT: Act as the school’s Data Protection Officer (DPO) and Health & Safety Lead, while overseeing the school’s IT strategy and administrative networks
•Work alongside the SLT to ensure the successful operation of our on-site wraparound care provision
•Income Generation: Identify and secure additional funding and oversee the marketing of the school and the letting of premises
The Successful Candidate
While we have a preference for candidates with experience in a school environment or existing SBMs, we also welcome applications from highly organised professionals with proven management experience in a business environment.
What you will bring:
•Significant experience in financial management, HR, and general business operations
•Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence strategic decision-making
•A flexible and responsive approach to change within a high-pressure environment
About Our School
Nutfield Church Primary School is a 1-form entry school with a stable staff and a supportive Community. We offer a unique working environment set in extensive grounds, complete with an on-site farm and a strong focus on wellbeing.
We are a place where every member of the team is valued and encouraged to flourish. Tours are warmly encouraged.
To arrange a visit or for more information, please contact the school office.
Safeguarding Statement
This role will involve contact with children. Nutfield Church Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants should read the school’s safeguarding policy (available on our website) and are required to declare any criminal convictions, cautions or disciplinary proceedings related to young people. We will follow Safer Recruitment Practice in our recruitment process and the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Scheme and provide satisfactory references.