20 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    15 June 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    20 May 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours per week, term time +3 weeks

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Grade I, SCP 34-38, £43,693 to £47,754 pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our children, families and staff require someone who will:

smile and be friendly with our children when they come to the school office

be a helping hand

have strong inter-personal skills to effectively engage with parents

support staff in ensuring children have the best learning opportunities whilst also inspiring and motivating children to have a love of learning

be a committed team player who demonstrates flexibility and a willingness to take an active role in school life

be highly organised and forward thinking

communicate effectively

show a commitment to our positive and inclusive ethos

have determination, energy and ambition

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

a happy and welcoming school where everyone is valued and supported in an inclusive environment

well behaved, amazing children who have a desire to be inspired

a dedicated and friendly team of experienced, hard-working staff

a supportive and effective Governing Body

a commitment to your personal and professional development and well-being

a well-resourced school

an office with clear systems and procedures already in place

Further details about the role

Would you like to be a part of our wonderful St Thomas’ staff team?

Would you like to work with a friendly, enthusiastic and hardworking team and amazing confident and respectful children?

If so, we currently have a vacancy for a School Business Manager to work full time (37 hrs), Term Time plus 3 weeks.

The Headteacher and Governors of St Thomas’ CE Primary School are pleased to introduce a newly created role and are seeking to appoint an inspiring, conscientious, and enthusiastic School Business Manager to join our established team.

School life at St Thomas’ CE Primary School evolves around our happy children and school values and ensuring all children have the best experiences. A positive, nurturing ethos provides the essence to our successful and inclusive school. We aim to provide quality, memorable learning experiences and opportunities for our children that will serve them well as they move through school and into the wider community. The office is the hub of the school and is an instrumental part of school life at school for children, staff and parents. We are looking for a leader who can lead our school office, work with all stakeholders, contribute to school life at St Thomas’ and ensure that our children get the best possible opportunities.

We hope that the successful candidate will embrace the vision we share for our children and lead an office that is well organised and effective so that our children can be provided with irresistible teaching and learning experiences across the curriculum. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dedicated and passionate team and really make a difference to the lives of children at St Thomas’ CE Primary School.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. These can be arranged by contacting our school office on 01254 54706.

Completed applications should be returned to: office@stthomasce.blackburn.sch.uk

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.


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 office@stthomasce.blackburn.sch.uk

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Additional documents

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About Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
456 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01254 54706

Arranging a visit to Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School

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

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