School Business Manager
Whitehouse Common Primary School, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 6BLThis job expired on 13 May 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
30 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 36.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday Term Time only with occasional days during the holidays
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £45,091 to £53,460
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled School Business Manager to join our welcoming team. In this pivotal role, you will support both the strategic and operational functions of our school.
What We are Looking For:
Proven expertise in HR management, with a track record of leading and motivating staff.
Strong strategic vision with the ability to implement effective operational strategies.
High attention to detail and accuracy in financial and administrative tasks.
Excellent accounting andfinancial managementskills, including experience with budgeting and financial planning.
Ability to collaborate effectively with the SLT and other stakeholders to support the school’sobjectives.
What the school offers its staff
A highly supportive and collaborative leadership team and governing body.
A dedicated administrative team.
Opportunities for professional development.
A positive and engaging working environment.
Access to excellent facilities and resources to support your work.
Flexibility with regard to working arrangements.
A happy and vibrant school with a strong family ethos and community spirit.
Further information about the job
About Us:
Whitehouse Common Primary School is a warm, happy, thriving and forward-thinking school. We are part of the Learning Trust for Excellence (LTE), a Co-operative Trust where member schools maintain independence and autonomy while supporting each other to provide the best educational opportunities for all our children.
We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled School Business Manager to join our welcoming team. In this pivotal role, you will support both the strategic and operational functions of our school.
Role Overview:
As the School Business Manager, you will be a key member of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and work closely with the Headteacher to drive the school’s strategic direction. You will oversee a range of business functions, including finance, HR and personnel, site management, health and safety, catering and IT. This role requires strong leadership skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a strategic vision to ensure the smooth and effective operation of our school. As with any school, you should be prepared for a dynamic environment where quick thinking, teamwork, leadership, and a hands-on approach are essential.
The Foundation Status that we have provides autonomy of policies and procedures outside those of the LA where appropriate; you will be instrumental in reviewing and implementing these alongside our HR Advisors.
We are a Full Cheque Book School using Access Finance Package with a balanced budget and a healthy carry forward balance.
A copy of the application form, job description and person specification are available on the school website www.whitehousecommon.bham.sch.uk.
Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school via email hr@whitehousecommon.bham.sch.uk.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact Mrs Prosser-Davies, School Business Manager on 0121 464 1918.
Please email your completed application form tohr@whitehousecommon.bham.sch.uk by 9am on Wednesday 13th May 2026.
Whitehouse Common Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and well-being of students.
The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including:
Enhanced DBS.
Prohibition check.
Childcare Disqualification (where applicable).
Qualifications (where applicable).
Medical fitness.
Identity and right to work.
You will be required to submit your birth certificate as part of the identity checks.
References
All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.
Short-Listed applicants
An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.
Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Immigration Act 2016
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is essential requirement for this role.
Commitment to safeguarding
Whitehouse Common Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and appropriate references will be required. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Whitehouse Common Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 449 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Whitehouse Common Primary School website
- Email address
- a.prosserdavies@whitehousecommon.bham.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0121 464 1918
Whitehouse Common is a very popular two-form entry primary school and is highly regarded in the community for its achievement academically and across the wider curriculum. At Whitehouse Common, we are committed to providing excellence and are not content standing still but are always moving forward.
Arranging a visit to Whitehouse Common Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email a.prosserdavies@whitehousecommon.bham.sch.uk.
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