School Business Manager Level 1

Kentmere Primary Academy, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 9EE

23 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  18 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday Term Time Only plus 8 days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,062 - £33,699

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who

• Can provide high-level strategic business support to the Headteacher and lead all Academy business functions.

• Is experienced in managing the day-to-day running of school finances with precision and transparency.

• Has high expectations of themselves and the team, ensuring regular and efficient service in all duties.

• Is knowledgeable about risk management and can confidently provide updates for Governors and written Annual Reports.

• Can lead and manage support staff, fostering a positive environment through effective absence management.

• Is proactive in ensuring the school site and estate are managed to the highest standard.

• Patient, professional, and positive, able to build relations built on trust and respect with all stakeholders.

• Is committed to Equality and Diversity in every aspect of their professional conduct.

• Flexible and able to adapt quickly to support the changing needs of the Senior Leadership Team and the school.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and administration skills.

• Able to work in partnership with colleagues, parents, and outside agencies to secure the best outcomes for our children and families.

• Prioritises safeguarding and can support the work of the Safeguarding Team

What the school offers its staff

• Friendly, motivated and caring children who are keen to learn.

• An enthusiastic and committed staff.

• A leadership team committed to continuous school improvement.

• A friendly and welcoming school community.

• Wonderful children who enjoy learning

• Fantastic CPD opportunities are available within the school and the Trust.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

School Business Manager Level 1 JD & PS .docx.pdf - 391 KB (opens in new tab)

About Kentmere Primary Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 347 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kentmere Primary Academy website
• Email address: people@watergrovetrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01706 436350
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kentmere-primary-academy

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