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We are a friendly, welcoming school in Ravenstone - a small village within the National
Forest. We are looking to appoint a School Business Manager to work closely with the
Headteacher and other senior colleagues to strategically lead and manage the school. The
School Business Manager oversees all aspects of finance, HR, procurement, IT, GDPR, health
and safety and estate management. In addition, the role line manages administrative and
premises staff.
Start date: Monday 13th October 2025
Salary: Grade 10 (£35,451 - £39,165 FTE)
36.25 hours per week (8.15am - 12:15pm & 1.15pm - 4:30pm Monday to Friday)
41 weeks per year - permanent contract
Applications close: Friday 19th September 2025
We are looking for someone who:
1. have proven success as a School Business Manager
2. has experience of working in a financial administrative field
3. has experience of working in a busy client facing office environment, handling a large range of activities
4. is highly motivated, organised, forward looking and aspirational with a can do attitude
5. is conscientious and with a reliable work ethic
6. is able to work on their own initiative
7. is hardworking, resilient and flexible individual
8. is positive, resilient, well mannered and an excellent communicator
9. is able to work with high levels of integrity, discretion and confidentiality
10. is able to lead and plan creatively and with a long term perspective when required
11. is willing to be involved in the wider life of the school
12. is friendly, efficient and approachable to parents
13. understands children’s needs, ensuring they gain the best resources possible
We can offer you:
A chance to become part of a school community where children are at the heart of everything we do
14. An encouraging, friendly staff team and supportive Governors
15. Polite and happy children who enjoy coming to school
16. Excellent facilities
17. Professional support and CPD
18. A welcoming and caring school who values your wellbeing
Proposed interviews will take place on Tuesday 30th September. These will be held at Woodstone Community Primary School.
Safeguarding Statement
Woodstone Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.