School Business Manager

Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 2LE

4 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  18 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 March 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: £30,024.00 - £39,152.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 5 to Band A, Points 15 to 28 (37 Hours Per Week/All Year Round)

School Business Manager job summary

Are you an experienced administrative or business operations professional who is ready to lead the business function of a thriving school

We are looking for a proactive skilled and people focused School Business Lead who will play a central role in keeping our school running smoothly every day. This role is essential to the financial health of the school and the effective management of our people processes. You will take the lead on managing the school budget, financial processing and HR operations, supported by Finance and HR experts in our central team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast paced environment enjoys improving systems and is passionate about ensuring that strong business operations contribute to excellent outcomes for children.

About Us:

Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School, we are proud to nurture positive, passionate, and empowered learners who are ready to embrace the opportunities and challenges of the future. Our inclusive and values-driven curriculum ensures that every child leaves us as a confident, curious, and well-rounded individual. We place equal importance on academic excellence and personal development, fostering a love of learning alongside resilience, kindness, and a strong moral compass.

We are seeking dedicated professionals who share our vision of helping children ‘Aim High’ and ‘Respect Themselves and Each Other’. At Blue Bell Hill, you’ll be part of a supportive and ambitious team, committed to delivering high-quality teaching and enriching experiences that inspire children to thrive. Join us in shaping the next generation of lifelong learners who are proud of who they are and the positive impact they can make in the world.

About Flying High:

Flying High Partnership is a thriving multi-academy trust of 38 primary schools across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottingham City, and Nottinghamshire. We are driven by a shared vision to be unique, exceptional, and sustainable. Founded in 2012, we believe in the power of meaningful collaboration to help schools reach their full potential while supporting others along the way.

Our Partnership celebrates individuality, champions continuous improvement, and ensures every child thrives. With a strong focus on school-led professional development and leadership, we’re committed to growing exceptional teachers and inspirational leaders.

Together, we make every day count.

Key Responsibilities

In this varied and rewarding role, you will:

• Lead and develop administrative, financial and support functions to meet current and future school needs.
• Manage and motivate office staff, ensuring high standards, clear performance expectations, and a positive working culture.
• Oversee quality assurance across all support functions, ensuring information systems and processes remain accurate, efficient and compliant.
• Support the Headteacher and SLT with budget setting, monitoring and reporting, while managing allocated budgets effectively.
• Lead procurement activity, including sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts and ensuring best value.
• Take ownership of personnel administration and take the lead in the school for HR, policies, procedures and compliance matters.
• Resolve complex operational issues and ensure processes run smoothly across the school.
• Build strong relationships with parents, colleagues, governors and external partners.

You will also contribute to the wider life of the school, undertake relevant CPD and maintain a positive, solutions‑focused approach in all aspects of your work.

We Are Looking For

• Takes pride in leading a high‑quality, efficient and welcoming school office that supports the whole school community.
• Brings a proactive, positive and solutions‑focused approach to managing busy administrative and business operations.
• Communicates clearly and confidently with staff, parents, governors and external partners, building strong and professional relationships.
• Has the organisational strength and attention to detail needed to oversee systems, data, budgets and compliance effectively.
• Is an experienced team leader who supports, motivates and develops colleagues to achieve their very best.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced environment, staying calm, adaptable and resourceful when managing competing priorities.
• Uses sound judgement to resolve complex issues and contributes thoughtfully to strategic planning.
• Is committed to safeguarding, equality, professionalism and ensuring that every decision supports the best interests of children and staff.

We Can Offer You:

• A strong commitment to our people, guided by principles of well being, adaptability, inclusivity, and collaboration.
• Access to high-quality professional learning at every stage of your career, including leadership development opportunities.
• Clear pathways for career progression across our partnership.
• An employee assistance programme offering specialist support, including counselling, financial guidance, and legal advice.
• A positive, supportive working environment where teamwork benefits every child.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to children’s lives every single day.

Application Details

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or find out more, please contact the school office.

Early application is advised, as we may interview and appoint before the closing date.

Flying High Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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

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

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 Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 441 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/blue-bell-hill-primary-and-nursery-school

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