School Business Manager

The Bellbird Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3GB

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,434.00 - £36,363.00 Annually (FTE) Pay award pending

School Business Manager job summary

At The Bellbird Primary School, we are proud of our inclusive, ambitious and nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to flourish. We are seeking an exceptional School Business Manager to join our leadership team and play a pivotal role in the strategic and operational management of the school.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly organised professional who is passionate about making a difference to children's education through excellent business leadership.

About the Role

As School Business Manager, you will work closely with the Headteacher and Governors to ensure the effective management of the school's finances, resources, premises, health and safety, human resources and administrative functions.

You will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and contribute to the strategic development of the school.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading the school's financial planning, monitoring and reporting

Preparing and managing the school budget

Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and audit requirements

Overseeing human resources processes and personnel administration

Managing contracts, procurement and service level agreements

Leading premises management, health and safety and site development

Line managing administrative and support staff

Supporting governors with strategic planning and financial oversight

Identifying opportunities to secure additional funding and maximise resources

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

Has substantial experience in financial management and budgeting

Demonstrates excellent leadership and organisational skills

Has strong communication and interpersonal abilities

Can analyse data and provide clear strategic advice

Is committed to high standards and continuous improvement

Can manage competing priorities effectively

Ideally has experience within an educational setting, although applications from other sectors are welcomed

We Can Offer:

A welcoming and supportive team

Enthusiastic and well-behaved children

A committed and forward-thinking governing body

Opportunities for professional development and training

A chance to make a significant contribution to the future success of the school

A positive and inclusive working environment

Visits to the School

We warmly welcome visits from prospective applicants. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office.

Application Process

Please complete the application form and submit a supporting statement outlining how your experience and skills meet the requirements of the role.

Closing Date: 22.6.26 Interview Date: 25.6.26

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Bellbird Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 410 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Bellbird Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-bellbird-primary-school

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