School Business Manager

Moulton Primary School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 7SW

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  2 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 June 2026

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: £33,699.00 - £37,280.00 Annually (FTE) Pay Award Pending

School Business Manager job summary

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Work closely with the Headteacher and Governors to support the strategic development of the school.
• Contribute to school improvement planning and resource allocation.
• Provide professional advice and guidance on financial, operational and compliance matters.
• Identify opportunities for efficiencies and income generation.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Financial Management

• Lead the preparation, monitoring and management of the school's annual budget and multi-year financial plans.
• Provide regular financial reports and forecasts to the Headteacher and Governing Board.
• Monitor expenditure and income to ensure effective budget control.
• Ensure compliance with Local Authority, DfE and school financial regulations.
• Manage procurement processes, obtaining quotes and tenders to secure value for money.
• Oversee financial administration including reconciliations, payments, VAT returns and year-end procedures.
• Prepare and submit financial returns, including the Schools Financial Value Standard (SFVS).

Human Resources

• Lead and manage recruitment processes, including advertising, safer recruitment procedures, contracts and onboarding.
• Maintain accurate personnel records and oversee the Single Central Record.
• Support the management of staffing budgets and workforce planning.
• Monitor staff absence and support attendance procedures.
• Liaise with payroll providers and ensure payroll accuracy.
• Coordinate training and professional development records.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and school policies.

Administration and Data Management

• Lead and develop administrative systems and procedures to ensure efficient school operations.
• Line manage and support the administrative team, promoting high standards and professional development.
• Oversee statutory returns and census submissions.
• Ensure effective management of school records and data protection requirements.
• Support communication systems, website compliance and operational administration.

Premises and Health & Safety

• Lead on health and safety management across the school site.
• Ensure compliance with statutory inspections, servicing and risk assessments.
• Oversee premises maintenance, repairs and improvement projects.
• Manage contracts and relationships with external suppliers and contractors.
• Monitor site security and emergency procedures.
• Coordinate fire safety arrangements and relevant training.
• Ensure a safe, secure and well-maintained environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Safeguarding and Compliance

• Support the school's safeguarding culture by ensuring all recruitment and employment checks are completed.
• Maintain safeguarding-related records in line with statutory guidance.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, data protection legislation and school policies.
• Promote the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism.

General Responsibilities

• Attend Governing Board and committee meetings as required.
• Participate in relevant professional development and training.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post.

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

The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expect all members of staff to share this commitment

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 Moulton Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 612 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Moulton Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/moulton-primary-school

At Moulton, our mission is to nurture and develop the ‘well-rounded’ child – a child that is confident, resilient and motivated, and who has the knowledge and skills to leave us well prepared for a changing world. To achieve this, our children need creative and enthusiastic teachers to support them on their journey and we are looking for the right person to become part of our fabulous team.

At Moulton, we are all about growth and this underpins our commitment to personal and leadership development. We value our staff and are committed to managing workload and protecting their well-being

Our parallel class structure mean that our teams work closely and support each other with all aspects of teaching and learning. Less-experienced teachers work alongside more experienced staff, as we all learn from each other. Our well-planned curriculum provides a great starting point for our themed topics, with a wealth of resources to choose from to make learning meaningful and fun for the children.

Moulton is a large, village school in a beautiful setting. We have all the values of a traditional village primary but in a modern and well-resourced environment that enables us to provide a broad range of opportunities. Our children are amazing; their behaviour is outstanding and they love learning. Our parents are highly supportive and work with us in partnership to provide the very best for the children.

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