School Business Manager
Byfleet Primary School, West Byfleet, Surrey, KT14 7AT23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
We reserve the right to interview and appoint earlier than these advertised dates, should an appropriate application be received.
Closing date
21 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
27 August 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
- £41,585.00 Annually (FTE) SP9 £41,585 - £45,135 gross FTE (£33,953 - £37,518 Gross Pro-rata) - dependent on qualifications, experience and service.
School Business Manager job summary
Byfleet Primary is a supportive and friendly one-form entry primary school, which sits in the heart of its local community. We are in close proximity to the A3, M25 (junction 10/11) and New Haw train stations and benefit from being part of the Engage, Enrich, Excel Multi Academy Trust (EEEA Trust). We are committed to providing a high quality education to meet the needs of all our children, ensuring progress for all. We are looking to recruit an experienced enthusiastic, hardworking, and highly motivated School Business Manager who has a passion for working in a small busy school and is keen to build a new team of office staff.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher and Governors as a key part of the school’s Senior Leadership Team to support the smooth running of the school. They will directly manage the office and premises team and benefit from support of trust-wide business managers and central team. We are looking for someone who:
- Can lead, manage and add value to each aspect of the role including finance, income generation, procurement, HR, safer recruitment, IT infrastructure (including cyber security), data protection, premises, Health & Safety and compliance.
- Has a dedicated and professional outlook, enthusiasm for working in a small busy office and the ability to apply knowledge flexibly.
- Brings a strong financial and HR background, with proven leadership experience;
- Has proven experience of managing revenue and capital budgets, can confidently lead on budget planning, payroll processing and financial control.
- Has the ability to lead and quality-assure facilities management, premises and catering
- Combines solid business skills with an understanding of management and finance in a school or similar organisation (qualification such as CSBM or equivalent is desirable )
- Builds effective, supportive relationships across the staff team and trust-colleagues
- Is organised, able to multi-task, communicates efficiently and meets deadlines consistently
- Wants to make a difference to our children and families, and go above and beyond
- Will have a visible presence within our school community
We can offer you:
- Professional Growth: The opportunity to develop the Admin & Premises Team at Byfleet, as well as your role and own career. An exciting a diverse role. Tailoured and high quality CPD.
- Making a Difference: Working with a dynamic and developing Senior Team, bringing fresh, collaborative leadership, making a real difference to the lives of young children.
- Support & Collaboration: Work alongside a proactive team of peers (Business Managers) across the Trust; supported by the central team.
Free access to Employee Assistance programme (including legal and financial services and support) - Work-Life Balance: 41-week working contract (offering significant time off during school holidays) and family-centred policies.
- Parking: Free onsite parking.
School tours: We strongly advise you to visit the school to see our community in action and meet Headteacher Richard Bowman. To arrange your visit, please contact Neil Massie at Academicis our recruitment partner - contact details on back page of our candidate pack, or on our application form. Alternative one-hour visit slots can be offered to suit your availability.
- Monday 13th July 2026, 10-11am
- Tuesday 14th July 2026, 9-11am
- Tuesday 8th September 2026, 9-11am
- Friday 11th September 2026, 1-3pm
- Tuesday 15th September 2026, 9-11am
- Friday 18th September 2026, 1-3pm
Closing Date: Monday 21st September, 9am
Shortlisting: Monday 21st September
Interviews: Monday 28th September - please ensure you are available for this date
Start date: We reserve the right to interview and appoint earlier than these advertised dates, should an appropriate application be received.
If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity, need any further information or would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Neil Massie at Academicis - contact details on back page of our candidate pack or on our application form.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Byfleet Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 175 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
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