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An opportunity has become available for a School Business Manager to join the friendly and supportive Senior Leadership Team at Burpham Primary School. The role is for 28 hours per week for 42 weeks of the year (term time plus INSETs plus three weeks) with days and times of attendance to be discussed with the successful candidate.
The School Business Manager provides strategic and operational support, leads and manages all aspects of business innovation, finance, facilities management, personnel, plus leadership of the administrative and premises staff. Excellent communication skills coupled with sound ICT knowledge and the ability to adapt are critical in this demanding but rewarding position. Being professional, approachable, efficient, creative and well-organised are essential criteria.
The successful candidate will have:
1. experience of working in a business/finance environment at a strategic level
2. a strong attention to detail
3. excellent ICT skills include Microsoft applications and MIS systems
4. excellent oral and written communication skills
5. a willingness to be involved in school life
6. the ability to interact positively with stakeholders at all levels
7. a commitment to supporting well-being - their own and others'
8. prior experience in a school setting and/or an accounting or SBM qualification are desirable but not essential
In return, we can offer you:
9. a happy and thriving school with a hard-working and supportive team
10. a culture of high challenge and low threat
11. a track record of excellent financial management
12. support and training as necessary
13. the opportunity to work alongside other business colleagues within the Trust
You will also benefit from being part of the Learning Partners Academy Trust which provides access to a highly experienced central team of qualified finance, HR, premises and procurement professionals who offer support when needed, alongside a comprehensive programme of training and development.
Burpham Primary School is a two-form entry school within the Learning Partners Academy Trust for children between the ages of four and eleven. Additionally, we have a Specialist KS1 SLCN Centre for children with speech, language and communication needs, which presents excellent opportunities for collaborative working with the SLCN team. The school was inspected in June 2025 and was found to have maintained the standard from the previous inspection in which it was judged Outstanding.
Visits to the school are encouraged, please telephone or email the headteacher to make an appointment or to discuss the role further.
Applications should be made using the attached form (CVs are not acceptable) and should reach the school by 9am on Wednesday 25th March 2026. Early applications are encouraged as interviews with strong candidates will be scheduled on receipt. We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.
Safeguarding Statement
Burpham 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.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All offers of employment are subject to suitable references and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.