School Business Manager

Forres Primary Academy, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 0RW

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 9pm

• Date listed

  23 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £35,799.00 - £38,877.00 Annually (FTE) 25 hours per week. Term time plus 3 weeks (41 weeks per year)

School Business Manager job summary

The role of the SBM is integral to the smooth running of the school and is a hugely varied, dynamic and rewarding position. The role holder will oversee school operations, including office management, finance, HR/payroll, premises, and health & safety. They will also support the school leadership team with strategy, manage staff and systems and ensure compliance (GDPR, safeguarding). The role also includes monitoring budgets and contracts, maintaining facilities, reporting, and communication with stakeholders.

This varied role offers the chance to make a real impact on our school community while ensuring efficient, compliant, and well-managed systems that support staff and pupils alike. You will also join a team of School Business Managers across our Trust who collaborate, share ideas and provide mutual support, while maintaining autonomy in their own schools.

How to apply

Please read our job description and person specification closely. If you believe you have the knowledge, experience and skills to make a real impact as our School Business Manager, then we would love to hear from you. If you would like further information, please contact Sarah Carter by email at hr@spiral.herts.sch.uk

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application through the MyNewTerm website

The role is initially offered on a fixed term position until December 2026 but there may be scope to extend this period.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

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.

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.

About Forres Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 234 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/forres-primary-school-hoddesdon

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