School Business Manager (Maternity Cover)
Purley CofE Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8AF30 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 March 2025
Closing date
20 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 25 hours a week, Monday to Friday but flexible working available
Contract type
- Fixed term - 6months- 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Actual salary
- £16,663 - £20,181
What skills and experience we're looking for
We’re seeking an experienced School Business Manager to cover maternity leave, ensuring seamless support for our vibrant village school where we “Learn to love and love to learn.”
Why this role is for you:
✅ You bring expertise in business, finance, resource, and personnel management.
✅ You excel in budgeting, health & safety, and premises oversight.
✅ You’re highly organized, IT-savvy, and can manage workloads independently.
✅You have knowledge of school accounting systems (desirable but not essential).
What the school offers its staff
What we offer:
✨ A welcoming, collaborative school environment.
✨ Flexible working hours and working pattern to suit the right applicant.
✨ Full handover support for a smooth transition.
Apply now to join a team that values growth and learning for all.
Further details about the role
For more information about our school, please visit. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact recruitment@purley.w-berks.sch.uk to arrange a visit or request an application pack.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Purley CofE Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 96 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Purley CofE Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@purley.w-berks.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01189 842384
Nestled in Purley Village and only a short walk from the River Thames, our small village school has a strong community feel. Embedded in the local community for 150 years, our pupils and staff are always exploring ways to enhance links and contribute to the village. The whole Purley school family work together to ensure we are a happy and vibrant school with a caring and supportive atmosphere. We support pupils of all abilities to thrive and develop.
Arranging a visit to Purley CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@purley.w-berks.sch.uk.
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