School Business Manager

St Mary's RC Primary School, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6EP

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  18 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Hours: 37.00 hours per week, term time + 2 weeks
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Actual Salary: £34,678 to £37,900

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for somebody who:

• Promote the highest standards of business ethos within the admin team and make effective use of resources in support of the school improvement plan.
• Be an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team and contribute to and influence the school’s strategic direction for its future development, working closely with the Headteacher and governors.
• Line manage and performance manage the admin, Wrap Around Care and premises staff teams.
• Lead on all matters of financial management, facility and property management, human resources and health and safety management.
• Lead on liaison with any external providers, such as caterers.
• Have excellent IT skills including use of financial management information systems, for example Microsoft Packages, Arbor and IRIS PSF Financials.
• Have previous experience of financial management and control and experience of income generation. It will be an advantage to have previous experience working in schools.
• Ability to write successful bids to secure funds for the school.
• Be solution focused and embrace creativity and innovation in all areas of resource and premises management.
• Is positive, energetic, resilient, well-mannered and an excellent communicator.
• Is pro-active, organised and approachable.
• Is willing to be involved in all aspects of school life.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer:

• a busy, creative and dynamic school with high expectations and standards;
• an opportunity to be part of a motivated, professional, dedicated and friendly staff team and governing board;
• commitment to continuous professional development and training;
• a strong culture of care for all staff throughout school;
• highly effective safeguarding procedures;
• a happy, calm and welcoming working environment.

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

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 Job Description.pdf - 450 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Mary's RC Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 214 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Mary's RC Primary School website
• Email address: traverss@st-marys-horwich.bolton.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01204333625
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-rc-primary-school-horwich-bolton

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Arranging a visit to St Mary's RC Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email traverss@st-marys-horwich.bolton.sch.uk.

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