Assistant Business Manager

Penn Fields School, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 4NT

32 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as all checks are verified

• Closing date

  12 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £36,363.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 6 Points 17-22

Assistant Business Manager job summary

Assistant School Business Manager - Penn Fields Special School

Location: Wolverhampton
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: [Grade 6 Points 17-22]

Penn Fields Special School is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Assistant School Business Manager to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the effective financial and administrative operations of our school.

About the Role:
As Assistant School Business Manager, you will work closely with the School Business Manager to ensure the smooth running of financial and administrative systems. You will contribute to whole-school improvement by managing day-to-day office operations, supporting governance and compliance, and overseeing financial processes. This role is integral to maintaining high standards across finance, health and safety, compliance and administration as a key member of the Central Services team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the School Business Manager with all aspects of finance, including budget planning, monitoring income/expenditure, and producing reports.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, GDPR, and school policies.
• Manage and supervise the school office team, ensuring efficient administrative support.
• Oversee contracts, procurement, and service agreements to secure best value.
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with asset management.
• Contribute to risk management, health and safety, and safeguarding procedures.
• Support governance processes and ensure timely communication with the Governing Body.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong financial and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Knowledge of school finance systems and compliance requirements (desirable).
• A proactive, professional approach aligned with our ethos and trauma-informed practice.

Why Join Us?
At Penn Fields, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every member of staff contributes to the success of our students. You’ll be part of a collaborative team committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

Penn Fields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The Co-headteachers encourage candidates to visit Penn Fields School. School visits can be arranged via email to recruitment@pennfields.com

How to apply:

Download an application form and return to recruitment@pennfields.com

Closing Date: Monday 12th January 2026 @ 9:00am

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 19th January 2026

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Penn Fields School

• School type: Special school, ages 5 to 19
• School size: 187 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Penn Fields School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/penn-fields-school

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