School Business Manager

Greenholm Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B44 8HS

27 days remaining to apply

• Earliest start date

  1 July 2026

• Latest start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  9 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 30 hours per week over 4 days.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Between £42,839 and £51,356
• Pay scale: Grade 5 (scale point 32 - 40)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Please read through the attached Recruitment Pack for further information

• Relevant professional qualification in school business management, finance, accounting, or a related field (e.g. CSBM/Diploma or equivalent) • Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Significant experience of financial management within a school or educational setting • Experience of budget preparation, monitoring, forecasting, and financial reporting • Experience of working closely with a Headteacher or senior leader • Experience of line managing staff, including supporting performance and development • Experience of ensuring compliance with financial, operational, and employment procedures
• Strong understanding of school finance, including financial controls and compliance • Knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements relating to school finance and operations • Understanding of HR processes and employment considerations in an educational context • Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and safe recruitment • Awareness of the role of governance and how professional advice supports decision-making
• High level of financial competence, with the ability to analyse, interpret, and clearly explain financial information • Ability to think strategically while maintaining strong operational oversight • Ability to provide clear, accurate, and timely advice to senior leaders and governors • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and develop others • Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy school environment • High levels of professionalism, discretion, and integrity • Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative and professional approach • Sound judgement and confidence to take responsibility within the scope of the role • Commitment to being present, visible, and engaged in the life of the school • Strong sense of accountability and ownership • Commitment to the school’s vision, values, and ethos • Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people • Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check • Understanding of confidentiality, data protection, and professional standards

What the school offers its staff

Greenholm Primary School offers a welcoming, professional, and well-organised working environment where staff are valued and supported to do their best work. You will join a committed and collaborative team who take pride in their roles and work together in the best interests of our children. Our pupils are enthusiastic, respectful, and eager to learn, making Greenholm a rewarding and purposeful place to work. We offer a competitive local government pension scheme, a culture that prioritises staff well-being and professional respect, and a strong commitment to ongoing professional development, ensuring that colleagues continue to grow, refine their expertise, and develop their skills.

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

Greenholm Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Recruitment and selection follow Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE, Department for Education 2025). This post requires an enhanced DBS check, including the children’s barred list,s 2014. References will be requested for shortlisted candidates. Checks include DBS, medical, Child Disqualification, and barring list. Employment is subject to verification of the right to work in the UK. Applicant data is processed under GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SBM recruitment.pdf - 1.3 MB (opens in new tab)

About Greenholm Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 632 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Greenholm Primary School website
• Email address: t.freeth@grnholm.bham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0121 464 6321
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/greenholm-primary-school

Greenholm Primary School is a 3 forms of entry primary school based on the Kingstanding and Great Barr border. The school has expanded in the last few years due to adding the third year group. We have also recently expanded our site and acquired a five acre field, which is attached to the land. We have been steadily developing this in to a petting farm & growing space. The school was last inspected by Ofsted and graded Good with some areas of significant strength.

Arranging a visit to Greenholm Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email t.freeth@grnholm.bham.sch.uk.

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