Cheadle Catholic Junior School Conway Road Cheadle Hulme Cheadle SK8 6DB Telephone: 0161 485 3754 https://www.cheadle-jun.stockport.sch.uk Diocese of Shrewsbury in partnership with Stockport Local Authority Headteacher: Mrs R Fender School Business Manager Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time only (plus 20 days, negotiable) Salary: NJC SO2, point 26 to 31 - 37,280 to 41,771 FTE (salary will be pro rata to term time hours) Start Date: 1st October 2025 (or a soon as possible thereafter) The governors of our school invite applications from highly motivated and organised individuals with resources and vision to join our team as our new School Business Manager. Cheadle Catholic Junior School is a 3 form entry oversubscribed junior school with 360 pupils on roll. The School Business Manager is responsible for all non-academic aspects of the operation of the School, including finance, HR, management of the school site and health and safety requirements. The successful candidate will be expected to: Support the Catholic ethos of the school Support strategic leadership within school alongside the Senior Leadership Team including Line manage office and premises staff Deliver specialist financial support to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the school within budget. Be effective in delivering the responsibilities and requirements of the post including; finance, HR, health and safety, line managing staff and estate management Effectively work and manage competing priorities We offer you: A strong Catholic ethos The opportunity to join a dedicated, supportive and friendly team that is committed to continuous improvement Be part of a strong and passionate school community that includes parents and our parish family Work in a school where our children are happy and enjoy coming to school A supportive and active Governing Body Interested applicants are invited to consider the job description and person specification for a clear understanding of the expectations of this significant role within school. Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Rachel Fender, Headteacher, for an appointment rachel.fender@cheadle-jun.stockport.sch.uk The application forms and an information pack are available on the school website or can be downloaded from here. Completed forms should be returned to the Headteacher via the above email address or posted to the school. Only applications received on the CES Application form will be considered for shortlisting Closing date: Monday 15th September 2025 at 10am Interview date: Wednesday 17th September 2025 This school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The successful candidates will be required to sign the CES contract. Stockport Council Valuing Diversity