School Business Manager
Whitstable Junior School, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DB14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
1 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 30 hours a week Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm, 41 weeks a year plus 30 days holiday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- Between £32,140 and £35,035 (kent Pay Scheme F)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Purpose of the Job:
To be responsible for the planning, development, and delivery of the support function for the school, including budget management, personnel and payroll and premises management.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Business and financial management of school resources including budget / financial planning and advice to the senior leadership team, governing body and external agencies
2. Manage the schools support function through planning, developing, designing and monitoring support systems and procedures which may include finance, HR and facilities management.
3. Contribute to the development of training programmes/learning opportunities and mentoring for support staff.
4. Assist the Headteacher and governing body with income generation activities and in promoting and marketing the school
5. Arrange provision, analysis and evaluation of data and detailed reports and information to the senior leadership team, the Governing Body and outside agencies
6. Manage the procurement process, including securing appropriate service contracts, licences and insurance.
7. Contribute to the development of policies for school support function.
Individuals in this role may also undertake some or all of the following:
1. Management of facilities, including premises, lettings and liaising with external contractors
2. Be responsible for health and safety issues within the school and how they impact on pupils, staff and visitors to the school.
3. Line manage members of the support staff team
4. Prepare and submit bids for funding from outside agencies under the direction of the Head teacher
5. Manage the delivery of extended services activities
In all cases:
To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school
Comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
What the school offers its staff
What we offer:
- A supportive and friendly school community
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- The chance to make a real difference to the lives of children and staff
- Flexible, part-time working hours to support work-life balance
We are looking for someone with experience in business or financial management, ideally within a school setting, who is highly organised, proactive, and committed to upholding our values.
Further information about the job
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.
About Whitstable Junior School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 202 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- kcollin@whitstable-junior.kent.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01227272385
Are you looking to make a difference in a thriving and friendly school community? Whitstable Junior School, located on the beautiful Kent coast, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic School Business Manager to join our team.
As part of the Coastal Alliance Cooperative Trust (CACOT) of sixteen Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary Schools in the area, we all work closely together to share expertise and experience. our school benefits from strong collaboration and support, helping us to deliver the best outcomes for our pupils. With around 200 children, our school is at the heart of a thriving community and offers a welcoming, inclusive environment for staff and students alike.
We value teamwork both within the school and beyond. Our school ethos places the development of the whole child at the forefront of our work which is advocated by our staff, parents, governors and children.
What we offer:
· A supportive and friendly team
· Opportunities for professional development
· A beautiful coastal location
· The chance to be part of the wider CACOT network
· A thriving, community-focused school
Arranging a visit to Whitstable Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kcollin@whitstable-junior.kent.sch.uk.
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