5 days remaining to apply

  • Closing date

    28 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    9 April 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Other leadership roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time (Can be done as a job share): Full time, 37 hours x 52 weeks. Hours could be flexible but must cover school day.

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Hampshire F grade: £39382 - £43679

What skills and experience we're looking for

Join Our Team – Make a Lasting Impact as a School Business Manager

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a confident, proactive professional who brings a blend of leadership, strategic thinking, and operational expertise. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

  • Proven experience in business, with an understanding of finance, administration, and resource management
  • Strong skills in setting, managing, and monitoring budgets
  • A sound understanding of Human Resources, safeguarding, and health & safety practices
  • The ability to establish and maintain effective administrative systems in a busy school environment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with staff, pupils, families, and external agencies
  • A calm, professional approach, with the ability to remain composed under pressure and a strong commitment to confidentiality
  • A track record of managing resources efficiently and effectively
  • A forward-thinking mindset, with a drive to support continuous school improvement
  • Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities with a willingness to engage in continuous professional development

What the school offers its staff

About Us

Norman Gate is a nurturing, inclusive, and dedicated special school for pupils aged 3–11. We support children with a range of needs, including moderate to severe learning difficulties and social communication challenges. Our school is a positive, safe, and inspiring environment where pupils are encouraged to thrive.

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated School Business Manager to join our Leadership and Management Team. This is a key strategic role and an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued success of our school and the wellbeing of our pupils.

What We Offer

A supportive and collaborative staff team committed to making a difference

  • Opportunities for professional development and personal growth
  • A positive working environment that values staff wellbeing and work-life balance
  • Established financial and administrative systems to support your role
  • A school community that celebrates inclusivity, curiosity, courage, and pride
  • Pupils who are enthusiastic, resilient, and proud to be part of our school

We warmly welcome visits to the school. To arrange a visit or to ask any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us:

How to Apply

Applications can be made via the Hampshire Online Recruitment Hub: Hampshire County Council Jobs - School Business Manager

Alternatively, completed Hampshire application forms (see attached) can be emailed directly to us.


Further details about the role

We warmly invite you to visit the school to learn more about this exciting opportunity. To arrange a visit or to ask questions, please contact us:

  • Email: adminoffice@normangate.hants.sch.uk
  • Phone: 01264 232423

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to stephanie.jones@normangate.hants.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Norman Gate School

School type
Special school, ages 2 to 11
School size
110 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
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Phone number
01264 323423

Arranging a visit to Norman Gate School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email stephanie.jones@normangate.hants.sch.uk.

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