School Business Manager
Location: Shipley BD18 4RL Hours: 30 hours per week Contract: Permanent - Term Time Only + 3 days Pay Scale: (PO1 SCP 27-30). £26,743 - £28,896 per annum (actual) Start Date: June 2026
About Us
St Walburga’s Catholic Primary School is a welcoming, values‑driven community rooted in a strong Catholic ethos. We are committed to nurturing every child to achieve their full potential academically, socially and spiritually.
As part of a supportive Catholic Academy Trust, we benefit from strong leadership, collaboration and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead all school business, finance and administrative operations
* Manage budgets, financial planning, monitoring and reporting
* Oversee HR, recruitment, induction, payroll and staff development
* Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety and data protection
* Manage premises, procurement, contracts and site operations
* Produce financial and operational reports for SLT and governors
* Line manage office, site and cleaning staff
* Support policy development and school improvement
* Take delegated responsibility in the absence of the Headteacher where required
Essential Criteria
* 2–3 years’ experience in a school office environment at a senior/decision‑making level, including administration, ICT systems, reception duties and complex workloads
* Strong IT skills with extensive experience in Microsoft Office and databases (e.g. Arbor), including producing detailed reports and spreadsheets
* Experience of financial management, including budgeting, strategic financial planning and financial reporting (ideally in education)
* Experience of supervising or managing staff
* Experience of HR, payroll and Health & Safety processes
* GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent, e.g. Adult Literacy/Numeracy at Level 1)
About You
You will be highly organised, confident in leading teams and managing competing priorities. You will have strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to support strategic decision‑making at senior level.
What We Offer
* A welcoming Catholic school community with strong values
* Supportive Headteacher and Trust leadership
* Ongoing CPD and development opportunities
* A permanent contract within a growing Trust
* Term‑time working with additional flexibility
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