School Business Manager

William Ransom Primary School, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9QB

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  12 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 December 2025

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: £42,839.00 - £47,181.00 Annually (Actual) This post is for term time + 6 weeks

School Business Manager job summary

We are seeking an inspirational and dedicated School Business Manager to play a vital role in supporting the smooth and effective running of the school.

Working closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership team, the School Business Manager will oversee the planning, development and delivery of the school’s support functions — including finance, HR, administration, facilities and health and safety — ensuring that resources are used efficiently to support high-quality education aligned with our school’s vision and values.

This post includes one day each week dedicated to supporting the finances of DSPL1 (Delivering Specialist Provision Locally), for which William Ransom is the Lead School. This day may be split across the working week and managed flexibly to ensure time is used as effectively as possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on all financial matters under the direction of the Headteacher to ensure the school’s successful financial performance and alignment with strategic goals.

• Manage the school’s support functions, including finance, HR, administration, IT, facilities, and health & safety (in collaboration with the Site Manager).

• Line manage and support the professional development of support staff, including the Office Manager and Site Manager.

• Provide accurate financial analysis, statutory reporting and budget monitoring for the Headteacher, Governing Body and relevant external agencies.

• Oversee procurement, service contracts, insurance and licences in collaboration with SLT and other key staff.

• Support income generation and grant applications to enhance the school’s financial sustainability.

• Ensure compliance with all health and safety requirements, including training and risk management.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Proven experience in school business management or a similar role in an educational setting.

• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and financial systems.

• Excellent organisational and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team.

• Good working knowledge of safeguarding, data protection and health and safety legislation.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with staff, parents and external partners.

• A proactive, flexible approach and a genuine commitment to the school’s vision and values.

Working Arrangements

• Contract: Term time plus 6 weeks (including all INSET days and 1-2 days before each term starts; any remaining days to be agreed).

• Meetings: Attendance at Governing Body Resources Committee meetings is required (one evening per term).

• Location: The role is based onsite full time. From September 2026, there may be an opportunity to work virtually for up to one day per week, depending on school circumstances.

Inclusion and Visits

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, or religion.

We warmly encourage visits to the school to discuss the role further, explore our site and see our fantastic children enjoying their learning.

To learn more about us, please visit: wransom.herts.sch.uk

Commitment to Safeguarding

William Ransom Primary School 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 (as applicable):

• Childcare disqualification

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

• Medical clearance

• Online and social media screening

• Prohibition from teaching

• Right to work

• Satisfactory references

• Suitability to work with children

Applicants must declare any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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.

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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 William Ransom Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 422 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: William Ransom Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/william-ransom-primary-school

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