School Business Manager
Eldene Nursery and Primary School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3TQ27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
3 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £46,083.00 £51,726.00
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Ensure resources, systems and learning environments directly support pupil achievement, safety and wellbeing.
- Lead, develop and inspire support staff - ensuring wellbeing and professional growth are prioritised.
- Provide strong financial and operational leadership, delivering value for money, sustainability and innovation.
- Strengthen parental, governor and community partnerships, maximising opportunities and raising the profile of the school.
We are looking to appoint someone who has
- a relevant professional qualification or degree level academic achievement;
- proven experience in financial, facilities and resource management
- excellent problem-solving and leadership skills, as well as being highly organised and good at prioritising
- experience of Human Resources management and excellent people skills
- significant experience of School Finance, Payroll and MIS systems
- excellent understanding of safeguarding and inclusion
What the school offers its staff
We have great facilities: Extensive well-maintained outdoor areas – including a woodland, playgrounds with 2 trim trails that support physical development and wellbeing, as well as large playing fields for sporting events. A refurbished well-stocked school library, 2 large halls and ELSA/nurture spaces and rooms. Also, a free large car park onsite.
We prioritise wellbeing with a dedicated wellbeing team: The wellbeing of staff at Eldene is paramount to maintaining a successful and forward-thinking school. We believe that the best asset in school for children are staff who are happy, motivated and focused. Eldene recognises that staff are our most important resource and are to be valued, supported and encouraged to develop personally and professionally. We have a Wellbeing Team who champion staff mental health and togetherness. We promote staff events where we can mix, relax and support each other. From Wellbeing breakfasts to drop-in sessions - we've got it covered!
We celebrate Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity: Eldene is proud to be a richly diverse community where equity, inclusion and belonging are at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate the different cultures, languages, faiths and experiences of our families - this diversity is a strength that enriches learning for all. Our curriculum reflects the world our children live in, ensuring every child can see themselves represented and valued, while our inclusive practices support all learners to thrive. We are committed to fair opportunities, high expectations and mutual respect. We actively promote a culture where every voice is heard and everyone feels safe, welcomed and empowered to succeed.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Eldene School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS and medical clearances, and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. Our safeguarding and child protection policy and procedures can be read on our website. For those candidates shortlisted an Online Search Record will be carried out.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Eldene Nursery and Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 327 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- acummins@eldene.swindon.sch.uk
Large primary school with nursery for 3 years +. Established SRP for KS2 children with a new KS1 provision opening soon
Arranging a visit to Eldene Nursery and Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email acummins@eldene.swindon.sch.uk.
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