Ready, Respectful, Safe
‘Nurturing Hope and Ambition to Achieve and Succeed’
Governors and Senior Leaders at Rood End Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, experienced and committed School Business Manager. The successful applicant will share our vision of nurturing hope and ambition for every child.
Key Responsibilities
* Keep ahead of funding and legislative changes that apply to the education sector.
* Oversee effective whole‑school administration and organisational systems, ensuring the adequate provision of resources throughout the school.
* Lead financial management, budgetary planning and control.
* Conduct the preparation and submission of successful funding bids.
* Implement strategic change and manage projects that improve school performance.
* Maintain accurate financial records and provide timely financial reports to the governing body.
* Line‑manage a small team, delegating responsibilities effectively.
* Work independently and collaboratively with other staff, prioritising tasks under pressure and meeting deadlines.
* Operate in line with the school ethos and mission, upholding a culture of safety, respect and inclusiveness.
Candidate Profile
* Sound experience of financial management and budgetary planning.
* Proven record of financial and project management with evidence of strategic change implementation.
* Experience of successful funding bids.
* Confident in accepting responsibility, working independently and collaboratively.
* Strong organisational and prioritisation skills under pressure.
* Leadership experience, able to line‑manage and delegate effectively.
* Commitment to working in line with the school ethos and mission.
Benefits
* Dedicated Senior Leadership Team.
* Highly motivated, friendly staff committed to raising standards for all children.
* Supportive Governing Body with a clear vision for the future of the school.
* Enthusiastic, well‑behaved children with a love of learning.
Working Hours, Salary and Location
Hours: 37 hours per week, term time + 2 weeks (7.30 – 4 (4 days – 1 hr lunch), 7.30 – 3.30 (1 day – 1 hr lunch))
Salary: Grade G SCP 32‑37 (£42,839 – £48,226 per annum, actual salary £39,543 – £45,443 pro‑rata per annum)
Location: Rood End Primary School, Rood End Road, Oldbury, B68 8SQ
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria.
We require all staff to undertake relevant safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. Applicants barred from working with children will not be considered.
Recruitment Process
* Online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates.
* Applications must be submitted via email to vacancies@roodend.sandwell.sch.uk.
* Closing date for applications: 25th June 2026.
* Observations and interviews: 30th June 2026.
* Potential start date: September 2026 (subject to satisfactory clearances).
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