School Business Manager

Falkland Primary School, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 6NU

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  19 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday, term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 33,366 - 38,626
• Actual salary: 28,923 - 33,482
• Pay scale: H

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a highly motivated, pro-active, forward thinking and dedicated School Business Manager to join our hard-working, talented and friendly school community. The unique role within our Leadership Team balances both operational and strategic responsibilities including, but not limited to, Budget ownership, HR, Premises, and Health and Safety.

We are looking for someone who -

Brings positivity, professionalism and a solution-focused mindset to every challenge

Is a strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture while managing the detail

Can communicate clearly and lead confidently across teams

Has proven experience in finance, HR and school operations

Experience of setting, managing and monitoring budgets

Ability to work autonomously, prioritise, set and meet deadlines

Great communication with a flexible 'can do' attitude and a good sense of humour

What the school offers its staff

We can offer -

A supportive and values driven team with a shared vision: One childhood. One chance

Children who are polite, thoughtful and proud of their school

Staff who feel valued and trusted, with access to high quality CPD

A welcoming school community

A strong culture of safeguarding and well-being for all

Support, training and a considered handover

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to chawkins@falkland.w-berks.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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About Falkland Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 417 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Falkland Primary School website
• Email address: chawkins@falkland.w-berks.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01635 44949
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/falkland-primary-school

We are a two form entry Community Primary School taking children from 4 - 11.
We are located on the south side of Newbury on the main Andover Road.
We are in a residential area.

Arranging a visit to Falkland Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email chawkins@falkland.w-berks.sch.uk.

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