School Business Manager
St Richard's RC Primary School, Manchester, M12 5TL44 days remaining to apply
Job start date
8 June 2026
Closing date
20 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 35 hours per week, TTO plus 3 weeks
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £41,771 to £46,142
What skills and experience we're looking for
Due to the retirement of our long-serving current postholder, we are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic School Business Manager to join the team at our successful 2 form entry primary school. We aim for the successful candidate to take up post before the retirement of our current SBM so that there is a substantial period of effective hand-over.
You will be committed to maintaining and promoting the high standards and expectations we have at St Richard’s. In your application, it will be essential that you are able to articulate your positive support for the strong Catholic ethos of our school.
Qualifications:
Essential
- NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) in Business/Finance/Administration, or significant relevant experience.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
Desirable
- CSBM/DSBM or equivalent school-business-management qualification.
- Training in school finance systems (e.g., SIMS FMS, Arbor Finance).
- Clerking qualification or governance training.
- Health & Safety qualification (IOSH, NEBOSH).
- HR/Payroll administration training.
What the school offers its staff
St Richard’s Roman Catholic Primary School is a happy, warm and caring school with a dedicated team who work hard to support each other and provide the best care and education for all our children. We are currently graded Good by Ofsted (June 2024) and our RE (Section 48) inspection of October 2025 judged the school to be outstanding in all areas.
Please visit our website www.st-richards.manchester.sch.uk in order to find out more about our school. We encourage and warmly welcome visits. If you wish to visit, please e-mail head@st-richards.manchester.sch.uk to make an appointment.
St Richard’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service, satisfactory references and completion of the CES Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Disclosure Form and any other recommended checks.
The application form, job description and person specification are available from the school website or by e-mail to vacancies@st-richards.manchester.sch.uk Completed applications should also be returned to this email address. Only applications received on the CES application form will be considered for short-listing. N.B. The application form has been personalised to St Richard’s (Request for Consent section, pages 15 – 16). Applicants should not download the form directly from the CES website.
(The recruitment timeline is longer than usual to take account of variations in Easter holidays)
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
St Richard’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service, satisfactory references and completion of the CES Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Disclosure Form and any other recommended checks.
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 St Richard's RC Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 468 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Richard's RC Primary School website
- Email address
- vacancies@st-richards.manchester.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0161 224 5552
St Richard’s is a vibrant and caring school with a dedicated team who work hard to provide the best provision for the children and their families. The school is graded as good/outstanding in all areas (OFSTED & Diocese of Salford most recent inspections).
Arranging a visit to St Richard's RC Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@st-richards.manchester.sch.uk.
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