School Business Manager

Dr South's Church of England Primary School, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 2TQ

29 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  20 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 May 2025

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: £37,035.00 - £39,513.00 Annually (FTE)

School Business Manager job summary

Dr South's CE Primary School are looking to appoint a School Business Manager. We are looking for a confident, experienced professional, who has a self-driven approach to problem solving and high-level communication, literacy and numeracy skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with enthusiasm and drive to join a high performing school. The successful post holder will work alongside committed and like-minded colleagues, both in school and as part of the Trust's wider network of school business professionals.

The School Business Manager (SBM) is responsible for assisting the Headteacher with the financial management, health and safety, human resources, and compliance and administration within our school. They will assist with the day-to-day support that enables the school to operate effectively and efficiently.

Dr South's is a small village school located at the heart of the community. There are excellent links with parents and the wider community, and an extensive enrichment programme that sets us apart from other primary schools. As well as the purpose built Lin Cooper Practical Skills Building, where we offer dedicated cookery lessons each day and a designated art area, we also have access to The Jacob's Field for Forest School and outdoor learning for all children.

Islip is easy to get to from the A34, the M40 and from Oxford itself. We have strong links with the local church and are proud to have been serving the Islip community for over 300 years. Come and meet us and find out how you can be part of our onward journey! We would be very happy to show you round our lovely school, so please do get in touch.

Please contact the school office for a tour of the school by telephone: 01865 372323 or by email: office.3655@dr-souths.oxon.sch.uk

You are most welcome to have an informal chat with the Headteacher Mrs Helen Watson. Please arrange an appointment with the office.

Closing Date: Friday 20th June 2025 (noon)

Short listing: Monday 23rd June 2025

Interviews on Wednesday 25th June 2025

Contract type: Term time only, 24 Hours per week (Monday to Wednesday 8.00am - 4.30pm, with 30 mins lunch break.

Contract term: Permanent

Salary: Grade 10 SCP 27 - 30 – depending on experience - £37,035 - £39,513 FTE

SAFER RECRUITMENT STATEMENT

Dr South's Primary School and ODST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All applicants are considered confidentially and according to the nature of this role and information enclosed.

Commitment to safeguarding

ODST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All applicants are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Dr South's Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 93 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Dr South's Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dr-south-s-church-of-england-primary-school

Dr South’s is a successful, rural primary school where all children are enabled to flourish academically, socially and in the wider curriculum.

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