Federation Business Manager

Doddiscombsleigh Primary School, Exeter, Devon, EX6 7PR

24 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 December 2025

Job details

Job role: Other leadership roles
Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time: This job role is based at the United Schools Federation head office at St Michael's C of E Primary School, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot. You will be employed for 37 hours per week over 41 weeks per annum (term time plus 3 weeks). Hours would be worked Monday to Friday during term time. We offer some flexibility in hybrid working, especially for the non- term time weeks.
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: Grade G (£39,862 to £44,075 pro rata FTE) to Grade H (£45,091 to £49,282 pro rata FTE)- Depending on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a person who has demonstrable experience as a Business Manager in a school or Federation environment and who understands all the necessary skills involved in running an efficient and friendly workplace. You must be a team player who will blend well with the administration team and senior leadership, working closely with and supporting the Executive Headteachers and Heads of Schools in a calm, professional manner. If you have experience in the following areas and are looking for an exciting challenge, we would like to hear from you:

• School Business Manager duties (see Job Descriptions G / H)

• Financial planning and compliance • ITrent and Payroll (DCC)

• Invoicing, payments and financial reconciliation

• Bromcom MIS system

• Conversant with multi layered computer systems and good working knowledge of Access

• Returns including School Census, School Workforce Census, Services to Schools, Pupil Premium and Key Stage returns.

• Excellent IT skills, including Word and Excel

• Policy documents - legal requirements for school and websites

• Managing school administration teams

• Overseeing Personnel and Contract documentation

• Overseeing staff recruitment and safeguarding onboarding procedures

What the school offers its staff

Our federation of schools provides the highest quality of primary education within the context of a caring and supporting ethos. The United Schools Federation is forward-thinking and innovative incorporating eight Primary schools across Devon. We have a fantastic team, many of whom work across our schools and share expertise within the group.

Our whole team is motivated, hard-working and dedicated. We would welcome a new colleague who is passionate, highly organised, with a good sense of humour and enthusiasm. Our highly successful federation is a popular choice with children, parents and staff and our schools boast a friendly and welcoming environment.

If you would like to discuss this position further then please call Mr Jim Smith, via St Michaels C of E Primary school at Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, 01626 352854.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.