School Business Manager

Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School, Littleborough, OL15 0ES

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  10 August 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £35, 235 - £38,626

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors are seeking an experienced Business Manager with a passion for excellence in education. This is a senior leadership position in the school and the post holder will be an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team. This role will oversee our day-to-day operations, lead cross-functional teams, and contribute to long-term strategic planning. This is a pivotal role for someone who is both analytical and people-oriented, with a passion for delivering results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage business operations
• Develop and implement strategic plans aligned with school objectives
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting
• Foster a high-performance culture through effective leadership and communication
• Managing Health & Safety
• Managing Human Resources

What were looking for:

• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex projects
• FMS experience (desirable not essential)

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Well being incentives

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

Smithy Bridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service

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.

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About Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 411 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School website
• Email address: gdean@sbs.rochdale.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01706 378 083
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/smithy-bridge-foundation-primary-school

We are a two form-entry school situated on the outskirts of Littleborough, close to Hollingworth Lake. Our ethos focuses on learning through enjoyment and we work closely with all members of our school community to create a happy, nurturing and inclusive environment for all our pupils.

Arranging a visit to Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gdean@sbs.rochdale.sch.uk.

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