School Business Manager

Parklands High School, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1LL

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £37,563 - £42,123

School Business Manager job summary

School Business Manager

Salary: Grade 8 Scp 25-30 . FTE £37,563-£42,123

Contract type and term: full time, permanent ( subject to an initial probationary period) Possibility of Termtime Plus may be considered for the right candidate.

Expected Start date: as soon as possible 

Closing Date: 30/10/2026

Proposed Interview Date: w/c 02/11/2026

Key Responsibilities

Financial & Commercial Management: Oversee budget management, financial reporting, payroll administration, and procurement processes. Manage supplier contracts to ensure cost-efficiency and compliance.

Operational & Facilities Leadership: Direct day-to-day administrative operations, health and safety compliance, and site facility management to maintain a secure and functional learning environment.

Human Resources Administration: Lead HR administrative functions, supporting staff recruitment, onboarding, contractual processes, and payroll oversight in alignment with trust policies.

Strategic Collaboration: Work alongside executive leadership and central multi-academy trust teams to support long-term strategic planning and operational sustainability.

Person Specification

Operational Expertise: Proven experience managing complex financial budgets, operational workflows, and administrative teams, ideally within an educational or public sector environment.

Crisis Management & Resilience: Ability to maintain professional composure, prioritize workload under pressure, and apply sound judgment when addressing unexpected operational challenges.

Stakeholder Management: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage effectively with site staff, teaching personnel, executive leadership, and external suppliers.

Commitment to Excellence: Strong commitment to continuous operational improvement and supporting the wider educational community in Chorley.

Key Benefits & Package

Competitive Salary: Grade 8 (£37,563 – £42,123)

Flexible Working Options: Standard full-time contract, with flexibility for term-time-plus working arrangements considered for the right candidate.

Purpose-Driven Role: A key leadership support role directly contributing to the educational environment and outcomes for students across the academy.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application form along with a supporting statement outlining their relevant experience and suitability for the role.

For additional information please contact Lucy Pilkington Headteacher, lpilkington@parklandsacademy.co.uk 

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Parklands High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1102 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Parklands High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/parklands-high-school-pr7-1ll

Parklands High School is a high-achieving 11 - 16 mixed comprehensive standalone academy.

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