Business Manager
Albourne Church of England Primary School, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 9DH15 days remaining to apply
Earliest start date
2 December 2026
Latest start date
2 January 2027
Closing date
6 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
22 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 22.2 hours
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £32,597 - £35,412 FTE/£17,376 p.a. - £18,877 p.a. for 0.6 FTE TTO plus 2 weeks
What skills and experience we're looking for
Purpose of the job:
1. The School Business Manager (SBM) is the school’s leading support staff professional and works as part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to assist the Headteacher in their duty to ensure that the school meets its educational aims.
2. The SBM is responsible for providing professional leadership and management of school support staff in partnership with teaching staff, to enhance their effectiveness in order to achieve improved standards of learning and achievement in the school.
3. The SBM promotes the highest standards of business ethos within the administrative function of the school and strategically ensures the most effective use of resources in support of the school’s learning objectives.
4. The SBM is responsible for Financial Resource Management, Management Information, ICT, Human Resource Management and Facility & Property Management.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is highly organised, proactive and confident, with strong leadership skills.
• Has excellent financial and business acumen and can manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Can lead and continually improve our administrative and operational systems.
• Communicates brilliantly and builds positive relationships with staff, families, governors and partners.
• Has strong experience of HR, payroll, data and compliance.
• Can oversee ICT, premises, contracts and health & safety with confidence.
• Thrives on managing competing priorities and finding practical, positive solutions.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection.
• Is excited to be part of our Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the strategic development of the school.
• Above all, will embrace our ethos, take an active role in contributing to the strategic development of the school.
• Above all, will embrace our ethos, take an active role in school life and be a
passionate champion of The Albourne Way
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• A lovely working atmosphere
• An innovative school
• A welcoming and supportive Albourne Family
• Cheerful and motivated pupils who thrive in their learning environment
• A dedicated and passionate staff team committed to Supportive professional development opportunities
• Ongoing support and guidance from Hurst Education Trust, our multi-academy trust
• A proactive and collaborative governing body providing a thoughtful balance of support and challenge.
Flexible working opportunities
Further information about the job
Attend SLT, full Governing Body and appropriate Governor sub-committee meetings as required. 2. Negotiate and influence strategic decision making with the SLT and Governors. 3. In the absence of the Headteacher, take delegated responsibility for financial and other decisions. 4. Plan and manage change in accordance with the school improvement plan.
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 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 Albourne Church of England Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 177 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- office@albournecep.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01273832003
Albourne Church of England Primary School is a one-form entry primary school in the village of Albourne, at the foot of the South Downs, West Sussex.
The Albourne Way - Living life to the full: Albourne Church of England Primary School is ambitious, nurturing and an exciting learning community. Using our Albourne Learners, children follow The Albourne Way, are encouraged to flourish, become independent learners, be the person they are capable of being and live their life to the full.
Arranging a visit to Albourne Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@albournecep.co.uk.
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