School Business Manager
Caister Junior School, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 5ET22 days remaining to apply
Closing date
27 November 2026 at 12am (midnight)
Date listed
5 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £17.16- £18.04 per hour
School Business Manager job summary
Tel: 01493 378300
Email: admin@cpfed.org
Website: https://caisterprimaryfederation.org
Executive Head of School: Gemma Smith
- Salary: Scale G- £17.16- £18.04 per hour
- Permanent
- Part Time
- 30 hours per week
- Term Time + 3 weeks
- Required 1st January 2027
Caister Primary Federation is a group of two coastal schools and a special resource base providing education for primary school children aged 2 to 11 years.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated school business manager. You will work as a member of a friendly and committed staff in a supportive environment where teamwork is valued. We are a popular and successful school and part of the City2Coast Federation. This is a superb opportunity to join a thriving, forward-looking school.
Caister Primary Federation is a welcoming and ambitious primary school committed to providing the very best education and opportunities for our children. We are seeking an experienced, highly organised and proactive School Business Manager to play a key role in the strategic and operational management of our school.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to help shape our school's future by leading financial management, human resources, premises, health and safety, and business operations.
About the Role
As School Business Manager, you will work closely with the Senior School Business Manager and Senior Leadership Team to ensure the effective management of the school's resources and support the delivery of outstanding educational outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Strategic financial planning, budgeting and monitoring
- Management of school finances and ensuring value for money
- Leadership of administrative and support staff
- Premises, facilities and health & safety management
- Risk management and business continuity planning
- Support for governance and statutory reporting requirements
- Development of operational systems and processes
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking a candidate who:
- Has experience in financial and operational management
- Has strong leadership and people management skills
- Possesses excellent communication and organisational abilities
- Can analyse data and produce accurate financial reports
- Has knowledge of school business management, education, public sector or similar environments
- Understands relevant employment, health and safety, and data protection legislation
- Demonstrates initiative, resilience and a commitment to continuous improvement
- Shares our dedication to supporting children and families
- A recognised School Business Management qualification or relevant management experience would be advantageous.
We Offer
- A supportive and welcoming school community
- Ongoing professional development and training
- A rewarding role where you can make a real difference
- Local Government Pension Scheme membership
Applicants are invited and encouraged to tour the schools and discuss the role with Andrea Dix (email: adix@c2cfed.org )
How to apply:
To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.
Completed applications should be returned via email to Andrea Dix business@cpfed.org
Closing Date: 27 November 2026
Interview Date: TBC
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.
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 Caister Junior School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 324 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
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