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School Business Manager

Beech Grove Primary School, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8NE

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership role
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time, all year round contract. Term-time only options also considered. Flexible working considered, including condensed hours and working from home options.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Between £33,673 and £37,563

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Proven Experience: You must have direct, demonstrable experience working as an SBM or School Bursar in a UK school environment.
• Thick-Skinned & Adaptable: You thrive under pressure, can juggle competing priorities calmly, and are comfortable managing a high-volume workload.
• Expert Multi-Tasker: You are equally comfortable talking budget forecasts with governors as you are coordinating a boiler repair with the site manager.
• Qualified: Ideally, you hold a Level 4 (or higher) Diploma in School Business Management (CSBM/DSBM) or an equivalent finance/business qualification.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive Headteacher and Governing Body who trust your expertise.
• Tailored working patterns, including compressed hours and working from home.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Working as part of a strong team, which includes an Office Manager and Finance and Admin Assistant.

Flexible working opportunities

While this is an all-year-round role, we are incredibly open to modern working practices, including compressed hours and opportunities to work from home.

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.

This is a varied, fast-paced role in a busy primary school. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will be required to manage competing priorities and changing demands. We are looking for a seasoned professional who can hit the ground running and strategically drive our business functions forward.

The ideal candidate will have a Level 4 Diploma in School Business Management or an equivalent qualification in Business Administration, Finance or HR. We would still welcome applications from candidates with a proven track record of working in business management, finance or HR.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS.

Part of our safer recruitment process includes carrying out online searches for all shortlisted candidates. This process will involve recording any information that suggests a candidate may: be unqualified for the role; pose a safeguarding risk; or risk damaging the school's reputation. By submitting an application for the advertised post, you are giving consent for these searches to be carried out.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Person Specification SBM.docx - 28.2 KB (opens in new tab)

About Beech Grove Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 244 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Beech Grove Primary School website
• Email address: office@beechgrove.somerset.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01823662438
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/beech-grove-primary-school

Large Primary School in the heart of Wellington, Somerset

Arranging a visit to Beech Grove Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@beechgrove.somerset.sch.uk.

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