School Business Manager

Whitegrove Primary School, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42 3QS

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 June 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 - term time only Plus 5 inset days and 10 days in the holidays
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: BFBC SCP BFF 31-34 £41,771 - £45,091 (plus LW) FTE according to experience. £37,176 - £40.130 (plus LW) actual. NCJ pay award pending

What skills and experience we're looking for

Whitegrove is a large, successful and over-subscribed primary school on the north-east side of Bracknell. We are seeking an experienced professional to join our talented staff team. The School Business Manager will lead and manage all aspects of finance, estate management, personnel, lettings, in-house catering and cleaning, including leadership of the administrative and premises staff.

• experience of working in a finance role in a business or education environment at a management level
• skills in some of the following areas HR, health and safety, compliancy,
• great organisation skills, be methodical and have the ability to prioritise
• proficient IT skills and excellent oral and written communication skills
• ability to manage and lead a multi-disciplinary team and relate to children and families
• a proactive attitude approach to problem solving and overcoming challenges
• initiative and be unflappable under pressure in order to meet the changing needs and demands of the school

What the school offers its staff

• happy, hardworking, well behaved and motivated learners (and staff!)
• a caring and supportive team

This would be a perfect opportunity for someone wishing to step up from school administration or finance to a strategic leadership role or someone wishing to move from industry or commerce to a school setting. Some experience of working in schools or working with children would be an advantage. Training and structured opportunities for professional development will be available.

Please request an electronic application pack from the school or apply online via Jobs Go Public. If you would like to discuss the role and learn more about the school please contact us. We would welcome candidates to come and visit the school before they apply. Contact the school by telephone or email to arrange a visit and to meet the team.

Closing date: Friday 10th July 2026 Interviews will be held on Thursday 16th July 2026

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Whitegrove Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 417 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Whitegrove Primary School website
• Email address: aine.manning@whitegroveprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 01344 861020
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whitegrove-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Whitegrove Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email aine.manning@whitegroveprimary.co.uk.

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