School Business Manager

Carfield Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 9HJ

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  6 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week 52 weeks per year Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £47,181- £51,356
• Pay scale: Grade 9

What skills and experience we're looking for

The school is part of the DFE rebuild programme so the new Business Manager will be expected to lead and manage the project and as well as:

• Finance: Manage the school budget, oversee day-to-day accounts, handle procurement, and support financial planning.
• Operations & Facilities: Oversee estate management, health and safety compliance, and school infrastructure.
• Human Resources: Assist with recruitment, payroll administration, and staff management processes.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to legal frameworks, safeguarding protocols, and data protection regulations.
• Administration & Governance: Lead administrative support teams and prepare reports for leadership and governors

• Proven experience in financial management, business administration, or a similar leadership role (school experience preferred).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with staff, parents, and external partners.
• Excellent organisational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., DSBM, CSBM, or equivalent business/finance credentials) are a plus.

What the school offers its staff

• Competitive Salary: Dependent on experience
• Pension Scheme
• Work-Life Balance: Generous annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays / school closure periods) and flexible working options
• Professional Development: Ongoing opportunities for career progression, CPD, and leadership training (including support for professional qualifications like DSBM or CSBM)
• Health & Wellbeing: Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and staff wellbeing initiatives
• Community Environment: A supportive, collaborative working culture within a dedicated staff team and engaged governing board

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.

Our school is part of the DFE school re-build programme, so we are looking for somebody with experience in leading complex projects.

Commitment to safeguarding

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education advice, the school will carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates and a requirement to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Shortlisted candidates are required to complete a self-declaration criminal history form prior to interview and any disclosures will be discussed with candidates at the interview stage. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS prior to employment commencing.

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.

About Carfield Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 538 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Carfield Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@carfield.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0114 2557534
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/carfield-primary-school

Carfield Primary School is a large, friendly school situated in the Meersbrook area of Sheffield. We have a strong ethos, close links with our local community and enjoy a mutually supportive relationship with parents. We are a caring, happy school where children are valued as individuals and provided with suitable challenge to enable them all to achieve.

Arranging a visit to Carfield Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@carfield.sheffield.sch.uk.

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