About our school Our school is a large primary school situated in Smethwick in the West Midlands. Uplands Manor is a vibrant, multi-cultural and exciting school. We are looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and committed School Business Manager to manage the strategy and operation of the business functions of our school, including: HR and Personnel Estate Management Whole School Administration Finance You will advise and implement the day-today support that enables the school to operate efficiently and effectively, allowing members of the Leadership Team to focus on Teaching and Learning. You will be working with a dedicated staff team and management that have great ambition for our school community. We are looking for someone who: Has excellent, interpersonal and communication skills and a calm, positive demeanour Is highly motivated, professional, diligent, well organised, methodical and has integrity Has strong IT skills Is friendly, approachable and honest Is able to effectively line manage the administrative team Has proven outstanding finance and business management experience and / or a qualification in School Business Management i.e. DSBM, CSBM, ADSBM, MSc Business Management In return we can offer: A welcoming and friendly school and community with a positive ethos A highly effective and supportive leadership team Enthusiastic and dedicated members of staff and governors A skilled and experienced administration team The school is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of all our children and has a child protection policy and procedures in place. All candidates are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance. An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from the search at the interview We encourage potential applicants to visit school before applying for the position. Please email denise.fowler@uplandsmanor.sandwell.sch.uk to make an appointment. Application packs are available from the school website: uplandsmanor.sch.life and WM Jobs. Or alternatively please email denise.fowler@uplandsmanor.sandwell.sch.uk for an application pack. Closing date for applications: 1.00pm Friday 20 th June 2025 Shortlisting: Friday 20 th June at 2.00pm Interviews: Thursday 26 th June 2025 Hours 37 hours per week, 52 week contract Grade Band G SCP 32-37 (£41,511-£46,731 per annum) Location Uplands Manor Primary School, Addenbrooke Road, Smethwick B67 6HT Contract Type Permanent Closing Date 20th June 2025 at 1pm