School Business Manager, Part-time
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School, London, SW1W 0NL11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
26 June 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
15 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Three days per week, term-time plus 3 weeks.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £49,155
Pay scale
- Band 3, Step 4 (WCC)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a team player, willing to work closely with SLT to support our strategic development, specifically in the areas of finance and fundraising?
We are looking for a colleague who will take a lead role in finances, HR, premises management and administration. You will work with the HT to set and monitor budgets as well as overseeing all the School’s business functions on a day-to-day basis. You will offer support and direction to the office, premises and catering staff.
If you have strong people skills, a good understanding of school finances, a pro-active and problem solving outlook and a collaborative work ethic, we would love to hear from you. Please check our JD and Person Specification for more details.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer a cheerful, caring, Christian environment where everyone is valued and works together for the benefit of our amazing children and families. We are located close to Victoria Station and would welcome visits from prospective candidates.
Further information about the job
Main purpose
The school business manager (SBM) is responsible for managing the strategy and operation of the business functions of our school, including financial management, health and safety, human resources, compliance and administration.
They will advise on and implement the day-to-day support that enables the school to operate effectively and efficiently, and that allows other members of the leadership team to focus on teaching and learning.
Duties and responsibilities
Ø Leadership and strategy
Ø Work closely with the Headteacher and Governors to support the long-term vision and strategic direction of the school
Ø Contribute to school improvement planning, ensuring resources are aligned to priorities
Ø Provide professional advice to inform decision-making at leadership and governance level
Ø Support the school in responding to external pressures, including falling rolls, budget constraints and organisational change
Financial management and fundraising
Ø In partnership with the headteacher, manage the school’s budget and ensure it is balanced, realistic, and represents an effective use of public funds
Ø Submit the budget to the governing board
Ø Monitor the budget all year round, advising the headteacher where revisions or changes are needed
Ø Forecast future years’ budgets, based on the school’s estimated funding and trends in expenditure, to enable the headteacher to make strategic, long-term decisions
Ø Comply with financial reporting requirements and submit statutory returns
Ø Oversee school bank accounts on a day-to-day basis, ensuring money is banked, invoices are paid promptly, money owed is collected, and clear records are kept
Ø Develop and implement the school’s fundraising and income generation strategy, choosing fundraising priorities in line with the school improvement plan
Ø Find and apply for grants
Ø Lead on procurement processes, managing tenders where appropriate, conducting due diligence, benchmarking and evaluating suppliers, negotiating deals and ensuring value for money
Ø Manage the school’s lettings offer
Ø Ensure the effective and efficient operation of the finance function, delegating tasks to finance/office staff where appropriate
Ø Human resources
Ø Manage the school’s payroll provision with the payroll provider
Ø Ensure that recruitment, appraisal, disciplinary and grievance policies are administered in accordance with employment law and LDBS policy and guidance
Ø Advise on HR issues within school and liaise with the external HR provider
Ø Work with SLT to conduct reviews of the school’s staffing structure to ensure effective deployment of staff and financial efficiency
Health and safety
Ø With the headteacher and premises team, supervise the maintenance of the school site
Ø Manage the school’s compliance with health and safety regulations, and put in place processes and procedures to ensure the safety of all in the school
Ø Organise health and safety training for staff
Compliance
Ø Manage the school’s compliance with statutory obligations, and advise others on the relevant legal, regulatory and ethical requirements
Ø Track all school policies and ensure they are updated in accordance with the policy review schedule
Ø Monitor and update the risk register
Ø Ensure the school remains fully compliant with all statutory safeguarding requirements, including maintaining an accurate and up-to-date Single Central Record (SCR), overseeing safer recruitment processes, and ensuring all required checks (DBS, identity, qualifications, prohibition checks and right to work) are completed and recorded in line with current guidance
Ø Work closely with the DSL and Headteacher to ensure safeguarding systems are robust, regularly monitored and review-ready, including maintaining secure staff records in line with GDPR and supporting preparation for audits, inspections and safeguarding reviews
Administration
Ø Keep records in accordance with the school’s record retention schedule and UK data protection law, ensuring information security and confidentiality at all times
Ø Provide administrative support for the headteacher and governing body
Ø Support the data protection officer with ensuring data protection compliance and helping the school community understand how to comply with data protection law
Commitment to safeguarding
St Peter's is committed to the safeguarding of children and the promotion of their welfare and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to obtain a DBS enhanced disclosure check. All other safeguarding searches as stipulated in KCSiE 2024 will be undertaken prior to appointment.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
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About St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 161 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- head@stpeaton.org.uk
- Phone number
- 02075040537
At St Peter’s we provide our children with the tools required to be successful and confident citizens way beyond their primary school experience with us.
We are a Church of England school in the heart of central London. Our amazing location referred to as ‘the village in the heart of the city’, along with our encapsulating curriculum, allows all of our children to experience the best of the locality. Visits to iconic landmarks such as; Buckingham Palace; The Tate; Hyde Park for sporting events and the magnitude of local museums and galleries only help to enrich learning opportunities.
Our strong partnership with St Peter’s of Eaton Square church enables the children to attend weekly church services.
“Together, we realise the potential that God has given us” is our school vision. Through the St Peter's way and code of conduct, the children and all adults model Hope, Service, Love, Faith, Wisdom and Forgiveness through our daily interactions.
St Peter’s is an inclusive school and we value the cultural experiences that our families bring. Pupil voice is developed across all phases of the school and focuses on giving our children the confidence to respectfully articulate thoughts and opinions.
Arranging a visit to St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@stpeaton.org.uk.
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