School Business Manager - Caversham Primary School
Caversham Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 7RAThis job expired on 25 January 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
25 January 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours a week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £39,677 to £45,253 Per year
What skills and experience we're looking for
Permanent - Required ASAP – Full time – 37 hours a week (four days a week would be considered) - Term time only plus 5 inset days + 2 weeks (other arrangements would be considered).We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated School Business Manager to play a vital role in supporting the smooth and effective running of the school.
Working closely with the Co-Headteachers and senior leadership team, the School Business Manager will oversee the planning, development and delivery of the school’s support functions — including finance, HR, administration, facilities and health and safety — ensuring that resources are used efficiently to support high-quality education aligned with our school’s vision and values.
Caversham Primary School is a warm, welcoming and vibrant primary school in Caversham, Reading, with a strong sense of community at its core.
Our dedicated and hard-working staff work with energy, positivity and kindness to ensure that all our pupils have every opportunity to thrive. If you are ready to make a difference and be an important part of what makes our school a very special place to work, we would love to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
Application packs are available from our school office. Visits are welcomed.
Please emailadmin@cavershamprimary.reading.sch.uk or phone on 0118 937 5454 or visit: https://www.cavershamprimary.org/
Closing date for applications: Sunday 25th January 2026
Interviews will take place on: Tuesday 10th February 2026Please do not send a CV, as for the purpose of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms. We welcome applicants from everyone, particularly under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation and religion.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share that commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check & staff childcare disclosure declaration.
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.
About Caversham Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 406 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Caversham Primary School website
- Email address
- admin@cavershamprimary.reading.sch.uk
Arranging a visit to Caversham Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@cavershamprimary.reading.sch.uk.
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