Salary: £36,363 to £40,777 (full time equivalent). Term time only +3 weeks (5 inset days, 10 days on site).
Location: Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School, Exchange Street, Accrington, BB5 0JD (366 pupils on roll).
Contact: 01254 399009 | Website: www.springhillschool.co.uk
About the Role
The School Business Manager will be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of:
* Finance: Oversight of the school budget, financial planning, monitoring and reporting; working with the LCC Finance Officer; ensuring compliance; managing school fund accounts; supporting income generation and fundraising initiatives.
* Human Resources: Supporting the Headteacher with HR processes including recruitment, induction, absence management, probation, performance processes and maintaining accurate HR systems; helping lead the restructure of office systems and workflows.
* Premises & Health and Safety: Leading on the development and implementation of the school’s 5‑year premises plan, managing contractors, overseeing statutory compliance, and supporting the Site Supervisor with routine checks, PAMS reporting and health and safety procedures.
* Office Leadership & Administration: Line‑managing the administrative team, supporting an office restructure, improving systems, and ensuring high‑quality communication and customer service across the school.
* Strategic Leadership: As a member of SLT, contributing to whole‑school planning, decision‑making and evaluation; attending Governor meetings, presenting reports and supporting the Headteacher in delivering the school’s strategic vision.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Essential Qualifications
* GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
* Level 4 (or above) qualification in School Business Management, Business Administration, Finance, HR, or a related field (e.g., CSBM, DSBM, AAT Level 4), or willingness to work toward one.
Desirable Qualifications
* Degree‑level qualification in Business, Finance, HR, Leadership or similar.
* Safer Recruitment training.
Essential Experience
* Significant experience in school business management or a comparable leadership role.
Desirable Experience
* Experience working as part of a Senior Leadership Team.
* Experience managing or contributing to a premises plan or managing capital projects.
* Experience managing school finances, overseeing audits, school fund accounts or imprest systems.
* Experience with marketing, community engagement or income‑generation initiatives.
Equal Opportunities & Safeguarding
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure. The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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