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School Business Manager

Lindow Community Primary School, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 6EH

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  3 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 21 hours a week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 7

What skills and experience we're looking for

Responsibilities:

Financial Management:

Develop and manage the school budget, monitor financial performance, and ensure effective resource allocation.

HR Management:

Support recruitment, training, and employee development initiatives.

Operational Management:

Oversee school facilities, maintain compliance with regulations, and manage administrative tasks.

Strategic Planning:

Contribute to the school's strategic planning process and support the Headteacher in achieving school goals.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in business management, financial management, and/or HR.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

The closing date is Friday 3rd October June at 12.00pm. Completed applications can be sent to admin@lindow.cheshire.sch.uk.

What the school offers its staff

The Governors of Lindow Community Primary School are seeking to employ a dedicated and skilled School Business Manager (21 hours – Grade 7) to join our supportive team.This pivotal role will be responsible for managing the school's financial, operational, and administrative functions, ensuring smooth daily operations and effective resource utilisation.

Lindow Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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

The staff and governing body of Lindow Community Primary School place the highest importance on keeping our children safe. Applicants for this post will therefore require two references, and be subject to rigorous induction processes including a DBS check.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Lindow Community Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 167 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lindow Community Primary School website
• Email address: admin@lindow.cheshire.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01625 917269
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lindow-community-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Lindow Community Primary School

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

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