The Sharples family ensures our children are resilient learners, healthy and aspirational citizens. We will create a love of lifelong learning that extends beyond the classroom as a result of an enriching curriculum. The school community will make a difference by fostering respect and tolerance of each other as unique individuals. School Business Manager Job Title: School Business Manager Salary: Grade G Points 23 27 33,366 to 37,035 FTE Actual salary: 27,026 to 29,998 per annum Start Date: 1 st September 2025 Contract: Permanent 35 hrs per week. Term time 5 days. Sharples Primary School is seeking to appoint a School Business Manager, with a passion for excellence in education, and with a commitment to continuous improvement and standards for all. This is a senior leadership position in the school and the post holder will be an integral part of our Senior Leadership Team working closely with governors. This role is integral to maintaining the family ethos of the school and creating a welcoming environment for our children, parents and visitors. Sharples Primary is a successful school, judged to be good by Ofsted February 2025 where staff, parents and governors work closely together to provide a high quality education for all our pupils. You would be part of a hard-working and committed team with good opportunities for on-going professional development. We are looking for an exceptional individual to carry out the role of School Business Manager in the school who will: Promote the highest standards of business ethos within the admin team and make effective use of resources in support of the school improvement plan. Be an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team and contribute to and influence the school s strategic direction for its future development, working closely with the Headteacher and governors. Line manage and performance manage the admin and premises staff teams. Lead on all matters of financial management, facility and property management, human resources and health and safety management. Lead on liaison with any external providers, such as cleaners and caterers. Have excellent IT skills including use of financial management information systems (FMS), BROMCOMS, Word and Excel. Have previous experience of financial management and control and experience of income generation. It will be an advantage to have previous experience working in schools. Have experience of writing successful bids securing funds for the school Be solution focused and embrace creativity and innovation in all areas of resource and premises management. Can manage the requirements of GDPR on a daily basis We can offer: An inclusive, friendly and caring environment; An enthusiastic and committed staff with high morale; A supportive Board of Governors; A commitment to your continuing professional development. Sharples Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS) and barred list check. For further information, please contact Mrs Partington Head Teacher on 01204 333077 Visits to the school are encouraged. Closing Date: Thursday 10 th July 9am applications should be emailed to office@sharples-pri.bolton.sch.uk Shortlisting: Friday 11 th July Interview & Tasks Date: Tuesday 15 th July