School Business Manager
Shefford C.E. Primary School, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 7DB18 days remaining to apply
Earliest start date
1 December 2026
Latest start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
2 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
15 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, term time: Monday to Friday - Full time. Full year or term time only considered. Working at the Shefford school site for the Federation of Chaddleworth St Andrew's and Shefford CE (VC) Federated Primary Schools.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £31015 to £41177
Pay scale
- G15 - H29
What skills and experience we're looking for
Hello!
We’re looking for a professional, well organised, friendly and hands on School Business Manager (SBM) to join our team to support our school office, lead school finance and help keep our school running smoothly for our children, families and staff.
Our 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. The SBM will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.
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. You will also support pupil welfare, including first aid and day‑to‑day queries.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Has experience in administration, financial management and operational leadership.
- Ideally has experience working within an educational setting and understands the demands of a school environment.
- Is a confident leader with the ability to motivate, support and develop teams.
- Has excellent organisational, IT, financial and data management skills.
- Is an effective communicator who can build positive relationships with staff, families and the school community.
- Can manage competing priorities and use initiative.
- Is committed to safeguarding, confidentiality and achieving the very best outcomes for pupils and the school.
- Holds a full UK driving licence.
What the school offers its staff
Our Schools are committed to enabling all pupils to achieve their full potential. We do this through developing a love of learning within a creative environment, where everyone aspires towards excellence. We are at the heart of the community and strive to ‘Live life in all its fullness’, in partnership with parents and the wider community. Our specific Christian values are: Community, Compassion, Courage, Trust, Perseverance and Thankfulness.
We offer:
- Supportive and friendly school staff and school community.
- An experienced and very dedicated staff.
- Opportunity of support to complete SBM training and qualification.
- Continued professional development opportunities.
- Very supportive parents and local community.
- A highly committed and active Governing Board.
- A rewarding role where you’ll make a real impact!
- School location within a 10 minute drive from J14 of the M4 and 15 minutes from Wantage.
Further information about the job
Our Federation NOR is 75 pupils.
We would love, and encourage, any prospective applicants to visit the school.
Please contact the Headteacher to arrange your visit.
All applications must use the School Application form which can be obtained from the school.
Please contact headteacher@csf.w-berks.sch.uk to arrange your visit and obtain further information.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment will be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
Childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Medical
Online and social media
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.
About Shefford C.E. Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 52 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- headteacher@csf.w-berks.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01488 648657
Set in idyllic locations in rural Berkshire, Chaddleworth St. Andrew’s & Shefford Church of England (VC) Federated Primary Schools have been established in a hard federation since 2006. At our school it is our aim to provide a caring and welcoming school environment based on our Christian Values of Community, Compassion, Courage, Trust, Perseverance and Thankfulness that safeguards and promotes the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide the highest quality education that develops resilient, independent and curious learners who are prepared for their future and the world around them. The school, based on the Shefford site, has a warm, friendly atmosphere with a strong team spirit. We have a fabulous family of children who are friendly, caring young people and we are very proud of our active PTFA and links with the local community. The Chaddleworth site is used for focussed learning and activities such as drama workshops, music and dance. As a federation of two Church schools at the heart of the community, we work in partnership with parents and the wider community to fulfil our commitment to enable all pupils to achieve their full potential. We do this through developing a love of learning within a creative environment. While the school has below the national average number of pupils, the number on role has increased significantly over recent years. Our exceptionally dedicated and hard-working staff and governors contribute to the school community and exemplify 'Living Life in all is Fullness' in their commitment to providing the best possible education while nurturing the moral and spiritual values that come from being a church school. We have exceptional support from the local minister who visits the school to conduct collective worship and who works with staff and governors in support of our aspirations and our wellbeing. Based on the Shefford site, our excellent outdoor learning facilities for all classes include a dedicated Early Years/KS1 outdoor provision; Forest School area; outdoor classroom; extensive playing fields in addition to the ‘hard’ play areas and an excellent adventure playground.
Arranging a visit to Shefford C.E. Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email headteacher@csf.w-berks.sch.uk.
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