School Business Manager

South Petherton Junior School, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5AG

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  22 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, Full Time, Term-Time Only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,597 - £36,363

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Leadership and management experience in a school or relevant setting.
• Experience with school self-evaluation and improvement planning.
• Experience line-managing staff and supporting development.
• Experience working with children or young people.
• Experience applying Data Protection legislation in a school or similar environment.
• Expert knowledge of financial management.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience with SIMS or other MIS systems (desirable).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to inspire and communicate a vision.
• Ability to build effective relationships with staff and stakeholders.
• Understanding data protection and confidentiality.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive leadership team committed to professional development.
• A friendly, dedicated staff team across all schools.
• Confident, enthusiastic children at the heart of our work.
• Strong foundations and systems that enable further growth.
• A varied, influential role with real scope to shape the partnership’s future.

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.

The School Business Manager (SBM) is responsible for the strategic leadership and operational management of all business functions across the partnership, including financial management, human resources, compliance, administration, and health and safety. The SBM ensures effective use of resources and supports the leadership team in delivering excellent teaching and learning.

• Lead and manage business functions including finance, HR, estates, health and safety, and compliance.
• Maintain and enhance robust systems and processes that support partnership-wide goals.
• Support leaders and governors as we develop more aligned ways of working.
• Drive effective financial planning, budgeting and resource management.
• Promote consistency across operational practices while recognising each school’s character.
• Build positive working relationships with staff, governors and external partners.

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.

SBM JDPS March 2026.pdf - 300 KB (opens in new tab)

Business Manager Advert March 2026.pdf - 273 KB (opens in new tab)

About South Petherton Junior School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 138 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: South Petherton Junior School website
• Email address: gsmith@southpethertonjuniorschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01460 240172
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/south-petherton-junior-school

Arranging a visit to South Petherton Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gsmith@southpethertonjuniorschool.co.uk.

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