Business Manager 1
Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School, CHORLEY, Lancashire, PR6 7PS33 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
8 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Job role: School Business Manager Working pattern: Full time 37 hours per week (flexible start and finish times) Contract type: Permanent Contract. Term time plus two weeks (negotiable) Salary: Main Scale Grade 8 pt 25-30 Start date: 1 September 2026 Closing date: Monday 8th June 2026 at noon Shortlisting: Monday 8th June 2026 Interviews: Thursday 11th June 2026 Interviewees will receive notification by email.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £36,363 and £40,777 if working full year
What skills and experience we're looking for
GCSE Mathematics & English Grade C or above (or equivalent)E
Minimum RSA Stage I Word Processing (or equivalent).D
Other Relevant qualifications.D
L4 School Business Manager Qualification, NCSL or equivalent Business Management QualificationD
Experience of administration in a similar environment e.g. public service / office environmentE
Experience of administration in a schoolD
Experience of supporting processes in staff recruitment/development.D
Experience of minuting meetings.D
Experience of local authority recruitment and selection procedures.D
Experience of using IT admin systemsE
Experience of school IT admin systems incl. Capita SIMSD
Experience of school finance IT admin systems (Capita SIMS Finance)D
Knowledge and experience in using Microsoft Word, Excel & OutlookE
Ability to communicate verbally and in written form effectively and, when required, confidentially with persons at all levels.E
Ability to work pro-actively to achieve efficiency and effectivenessE
Ability to organise own tasks and time with conflicting priorities, and with minimum supervision.E
Ability to work with tact, sensitivity and confidence.E
Ability to work collaboratively and independentlyE
Ability to work on own initiativeE
Ability to maintain a positive and productive office environmentE
Ability to work in a way that supports the school’s Christian ethosE
Commitment to continuing professional development.E
Ability to deal effectively with confidential matters.E
The ability to work effectively in a teamE
A desire to serve othersE
Emotionally resilient and determined E
Holds the belief that they can always developE
Excellent written and verbal communication skillsE
Committed to working with a high level of integrity and professionalismE
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks, make decisions and manage time effectivelyE
Be creative, flexible and open to new ideas, demonstrating a positive and proactive approach to school improvement/developmentE
Willingness to be supportive of the school’s Christian ethosE
Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of childrenE
Commitment to equality and diversityE
Commitment to health and safetyE
Commitment to excellent attendance at work E
Positive recommendation from all referees, including current employer or placement school. E
Please note: References will be considered before confirming a job offer in writing.E
What the school offers its staff
Happy caring staff
Flexible daily start and finish times
Lovely children and parents
Business Manager Grade 8 pay with another person working and supporting within the office
Further information about the job
In addition to the following duties, the post holder may be required to undertake any of the duties associated with a lower graded Business Support Officer role.
Accountabilities/Responsibilities – appropriate for this post:
1. To uphold the Christian ethos of the school
2. Welcoming and liaising with parents and visitors e.g. Parent Induction Evening
3. To be responsible for the business and financial management of school resources.
4. To prepare and issue invoices for Out of School provision and Pre-school collecting fees.
5. To manage the schools administrative function through planning, developing, designing and monitoring administrative systems and procedures.
6. To manage the office support and site management staff.
7. To assist the Headteacher and governing body with income generation activities and in promoting and marketing the school.
8. Arrange the provision, analysis and evaluation of data, detailed reports and information to the senior leadership team, the governing body and outside agencies including census returns
9. To manage the administration of human resources (Oracle Fusion).
10. To coordinate and assist in the process of staff recruitment as directed by the Headteacher.
11. Provide confidential secretarial and administrative support to the Head teacher.
12. To manage the procurement process, including securing appropriate service contracts, licences and insurance.
13. To manage the facilities, including premises, Health and Safety, lettings and liaising with external contractors and DBE Services (annual schedules and reactive calls).
14. To prepare and submit bids for funding from outside agencies, under the direction of the Headteacher, including lettings.
15. To support the implementation of the school's health and safety policies as directed.
16. To work within school policies and procedures
17. To take care of their own and other people's health and safety
18. Commitment to undertake in-service development.
19. Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people.
20. Commitment to sustaining regular attendance at work.
21. Facilitate governors meetings, clerking sub-committees.
22. Attend Senior Leadership Team Meetings and advise as appropriate
23. Maintenance of the school asset register.
24. Act as the School's Data Protection Officer.
25. To support wellbeing initiatives for pupils as part of the Senior Leadership Team
26. Undertake role of second Educational Visits lead (Evolve system) acting as school base contact.
Commitment to safeguarding
Applicants will need to show a commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 241 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- head@whittle-le-woods.lancs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01257262732
We are a happy, inclusive school, driven by our vision as a Christian family, which leads and encourages everyone to:
Flourish; soar in faith and talents
Serve others courageously
Be excited and curious to learn
We do this within our safe, happy, diverse and nurturing Christ centred environment ensuring ‘all have life and have it to the full’ John 10:10
Whittle-le-Woods CE Primary School provides primary education, serving the surrounding area. Located in a beautiful setting on the edge of the Cuerden Valley and close to Chorley, we are delighted to admit 35 children each year. We are also home to Little Whittle Pre-school – a popular, well-resourced Early Years setting for children between 3 and 4 years old.
Our school pursues a deeply Christian vision. We seek to equip children with the vision, passion and skills needed to transform society. We want children to notice when things are not right and feel empowered to work towards justice for all. We aim to create God’s Kingdom on Earth where all can flourish, finding belonging and fulfilment.
To fulfil this ambition, we rely on our culture of togetherness working as God’s children doing God’s work. Our school family actively seeks to serve one another. We learn together through a broad, challenging curriculum. We grow together in faith, wisdom and character. We struggle and face challenge together. We celebrate and succeed together. We shine together, enacting positive change at a local, national and global level.
Arranging a visit to Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@whittle-le-woods.lancs.sch.uk.
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