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School Business Manager

St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1DF

This job expired on 27 April 2026 – see similar jobs

• Closing date

  27 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday (holiday pattern is negotiable)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £35,412 - £39,152
• Pay scale: G grade, points 24-28 (pay grade point is negotiable dependent on qualifications and experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The School Business Manager will be responsible for the efficient management of the school’s finances, premises and administrative systems, ensuring the school operates effectively and provides best value for money.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in school business management
• Strong financial management and budgeting skills
• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership abilities
• An understanding of education-sector regulations and compliance
• The ability to work strategically while managing day-to-day operations
• A commitment to working as part of our school family and supporting our vision of providing the best possible education for our children

What the school offers its staff

• A dedicated staff team and governing board who are supportive and passionate about our school community
• A commitment to your ongoing professional development
• Excellent links with the local authority finance team to support you in the role
• A positive working environment with a commitment to staff wellbeing
• The opportunity to make a real impact on the future success of the school

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic financial planning, budgeting, and monitoring
• Managing procurement, contracts, and value-for-money initiatives
• Overseeing HR processes, payroll liaison and compliance
• Managing health & safety, premises and facilities
• Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Supporting the Headteacher and governors with financial reporting and any linked strategic decision-making
• Leading and developing administrative and lunchtime staff

Previous applicants need not apply.

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.

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Additional documents

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

LM 2026 SBM Job Description.doc - 46 KB (opens in new tab)

LM2 2026 SBM Person Spec.doc - 89 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Matthew's Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 258 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Matthew's Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: julian.rogers@stmatthews.blackburn.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01254291250
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-matthew-s-church-of-england-primary-school

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, energetic and committed class teacher to join our school team. 

This post is suitable for both experienced and Early Career Teachers. 


Visits to our school are welcome and warmly encouraged. Please contact Julian Rogers, Headteacher, to arrange an appointment.  


Closing Date – 12noon Tuesday 23rd June


Shortlisting – Tuesday 23rd June 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by 5pm on this day.


Interview Dates – Thursday 25th and Friday 26th June 2026.

Arranging a visit to St Matthew's Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email julian.rogers@stmatthews.blackburn.sch.uk.

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