School Business Manager

Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 7DU

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  28 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 36 hours per week, term time only Monday to Thursday 8:15 - 16:30 Friday 8:15 - 16:15
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £39826 - £45091
• Pay scale: Tameside Support Staff H29-34

What skills and experience we're looking for

Holy Trinity CE Primary School is seeking to appoint a skilled and motivated School Business Manager to join our team. This is a key role within the school, working closely with the Headteacher to ensure the effective running of all business and operational functions.

We are a warm, inclusive Church of England primary school where our values of Family, Respect, Encouragement, Trust, Excellence and Fairness underpin everything we do. We are proud of our supportive community and are looking for someone who will contribute positively to this ethos while ensuring the school runs efficiently and compliantly.

The School Business Manager will lead on finance, administration, HR and premises, ensuring that systems are robust, compliant and support the best possible outcomes for children. You will play a central role in strategic planning, resource management and day-to-day operations.

This is a term-time only role, and the salary will be paid on a pro rata basis to reflect the working pattern.

We are looking for someone who:

-Has strong experience of financial management and budgeting
-Is confident using systems such as Access Finance and Arbor (or similar)
-Can provide clear financial information to support decision making
-Has excellent organisational and communication skills
-Is proactive, solution-focused and able to work independently
-Understands the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:
A supportive and welcoming school community
A committed and hardworking staff team
The opportunity to work closely with the Headteacher and contribute to strategic development
A role where you can make a genuine difference to the running of the school

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged - Please contact the school office to organise.

To apply, please complete the application form.

Closing Date: 28th April

Interview Date: 5th May

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.

Please complete the online application. CVs will not be accepted.

Commitment to safeguarding

Holy Trinity CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our school is rooted in the values of Family, Respect, Encouragement, Trust, Excellence and Fairness, and we expect staff to uphold these in their work with children and families. All appointments are made in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025) and safer recruitment guidance. Pre-employment checks will include references, an enhanced DBS check and online searches as part of our due diligence. Our Safer Recruitment Policy can be found on the school website.

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.

About Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 236 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Holy Trinity CofE Primary School website
• Email address: admin@holytrinity.tameside.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01613301065
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holy-trinity-cofe-primary-school-ashton-under-lyne

Church of England, Voluntary Aided one form entry, ages 3 to 11

Arranging a visit to Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@holytrinity.tameside.sch.uk.

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