School Business Manager

Wychwood Church of England Primary School, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 6BD

49 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  23 March 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: £38,221.00 Annually (FTE)

School Business Manager job summary

We are looking to appoint an experienced Business Manager who has the vision and skills to play an integral role in supporting the Headteacher by leading on key operational areas of the school: someone who is committed to understanding all aspects of budget, finance and premises and who will actively manage their development. Previous school experience is desirable but not essential.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys improving systems and is passionate about ensuring that strong business operations contribute to excellent outcomes for children.

Main Roles and Responsibilities:

* Finance

* Human Resources

* Health & Safety

* Premises Management

You will also contribute to the wider life of the school, undertake relevant CPD and maintain a positive, solutions‑focused approach in all aspects of your work.

Why Wychwood?

We are a large rural school set in the heart of the beautiful Wychwood community on the edge of the Cotswolds. Our focus is developing a love of learning and ensuring that our children experience exciting and creative opportunities to learn, explore and have fun.

We offer a warm and welcoming environment with a dedicated staff team who are supportive of one another. There is a clear vision for school development to improve outcomes for all pupils. Ofsted (October 2024) described Wychwood as having a ‘close and caring ethos in which everyone is welcomed.’

Our commitment to a lifelong love of learning extends to our staff as well as our pupils, as described here by Ofsted: ‘Staff are wholeheartedly positive about their work at the school. They feel well-supported by leaders, valuing their training and professional development. The school proactively supports staff well-being and helps them to maintain a healthy work-life balance.’

We can offer:

a positive, supportive working environment where teamwork benefits every child

the chance to make a genuine difference to children’s lives every single day.

parents and children who value our school and the staff within it

governors and school leaders who are committed to ensuring that staff are supported to bring about the very best outcomes for pupils

excellent facilities and grounds which include a Forest School site, an outdoor swimming pool and astro pitch.

You will need to:

Take pride in leading a high‑quality, efficient and welcoming school office that supports the whole school community.

Bring a proactive, positive and solutions‑focused approach to managing busy administrative and business operations.

Communicate clearly and confidently with staff, parents, governors and external partners, building strong and professional relationships.

Have the organisational strength and attention to detail needed to oversee systems, data, budgets and compliance effectively.

Thrive in a fast‑paced environment, staying calm, adaptable and resourceful when managing competing priorities.

Use sound judgement to resolve complex issues and contributes thoughtfully to strategic planning.

Be committed to safeguarding, equality, professionalism and ensuring that every decision supports the best interests of children and staff.

Visits are warmly welcomed. Our Headteacher, Katy Gent, will be happy to show you around. Please contact the school on 01993 830059

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 Wychwood Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 290 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wychwood Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wychwood-church-of-england-primary-school

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