School Business Manager (SBM)
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2DY22 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
26 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £34,029 - £37,629
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are now looking to recruit a well-qualified School Business Manager to support the vision for HPRS and to work as part of the leadership team to move the service forward in the next phase of its development.
We are looking for an experienced SBM with excellent financial management skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. A business/accounting qualification is desirable along with proven experience gained within a school environment. We are seeking a dynamic, organised multi-tasker with effective communication skills, who is able to work alongside all stakeholders, including governors and senior management.
Working across all sites, the core purpose of this role includes managing and developing our financial systems and records, supporting HR systems, Health & Safety and managing office functions. You will have overall line management responsibility for admin and school premises staff and will manage the school sites.
You must:
- Have experience of operating in a school environment;
- Have excellent financial, organisational and communication skills and a track record of delivering value for money;
- Hold a Diploma/Certificate in School Business Management or equivalent professional qualification or be willing to work to achieve this alongside performing your role;
- Be highly motivated and committed to team work.
Application forms and further details are available from Hoople
For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, contact Beverley Blower, Headteacher, on 01432 274485
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview.
We welcome visits by prior arrangement – please contact us on 01432 274485
Closing date: 12 noon on 20th March 2026
Interviews 25th March 2026
HPRS is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and therefore all candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level.
What the school offers its staff
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service (HPRS) provides education to pupils unable to attend mainstream school for various reasons. The service is currently split over three sites located within Hereford – St David’s Centre (KS4), The Aconbury Centre (KS3) and H3 (Hospital, Home, Hub Teaching Team).
HPRS provides a safe, secure and welcoming learning environment in which young people can grow as responsible, independent and self-confident learners. We are on an exciting journey of school improvement and have made rapid and significant improvements of which we are all very proud.
The service benefits from a supportive Management Committee, an effective Senior Leadership Team and a dynamic team of experienced, committed staff.
Further information about the job
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- School size
- 59 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service website
- Email address
- nicholas.butterworth@hoopleltd.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01432 383890
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service (HPRS) provides education to pupils unable to attend mainstream school for various reasons. The service is currently split over three sites located within Hereford – St David’s Centre (KS4), The Aconbury Centre (KS3) and H3 (Hospital, Home, Hub Teaching Team).
HPRS provides a safe, secure and welcoming learning environment in which young people can grow as responsible, independent and self-confident learners. The service benefits from a supportive Management Committee and Senior Leadership Team and a dynamic team of experienced, committed staff.
You will be joining a team which works hard to create a positive and caring community that puts children at the heart of everything we do.
Arranging a visit to Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nicholas.butterworth@hoopleltd.co.uk.
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