School Business Partner

Connaught Junior School, Bagshot, Surrey, GU19 5JY

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  19 January 2026

• Closing date

  6 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 January 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: Surrey S 7/8

School Business Partner job summary

Vacancy for School Business Partner

Start Date: April/May 2026

Salary: Surrey Pay Grade PS7/8 (Actual Salary: Between £33,552 and 39,820 depending on experience.)

Hours: 36hrs per week/ 52 weeks per year.

Connaught Junior School in Bagshot (part of The Alliance Multi-Academy Trust, or TAMAT) is the junior school of choice in the area, being graded Outstanding at our last OFSTED in May 2023. It is a large 4 form entry school with a focus on providing opportunities for our pupils through investment in school resources.

Due to our Office Manager retiring, we are looking for someone special who will fit into our friendly, committed and positive team. They will need to be able to make our funds stretch further than ever before, especially in the current climate of underfunding. We would like someone who is confident with accounts and can guide us when what we desperately need is out of reach financially. Someone who will be able to suggest ideas to support the school whilst working within the parameters of our budgets. Not only will you be a financial whizz, but you will also be the school’s HR lead, oversee H&S through the line management of our site team and manage the admin function of the school through our experienced and dedicated office team. Support comes in the form of the TAMAT central team, who will be on hand to guide and support you. You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team of the school.

This is a pivotal role within our school, and your impact will be felt by the whole school community.

We are looking for someone who:

• has a proven success as a school business manager, preferably with a related qualification (e.g DBSM, CSBM)

• has a proven track record in financial acumen and operational leadership, ideally within an educational or public sector setting.

• can use their strategic thinking and strong interpersonal skills to inspire and enthuse our staff, governors, and the wider community.

• attention to detail and can use their initiative to address areas that need extra attention

• has the ability to be flexible, working within an individual school and contributing to the whole Trust as required

• has energy, enthusiasm, patience and a great sense of humour

• can show commitment to all elements of safeguarding, discretion and confidentiality

What We Offer: We can offer our successful applicant:

• A stable foundation: a balanced budget and a vibrant, well-maintained site with a comprehensive compliance programme already in place.

• Established networks: well-developed relationships with an extensive network of goods and services providers.

• A strong community: a wonderful, inclusive school environment with a talented, motivated staff team and a supportive Governing Body.

• Collaborative leadership: a leadership team that values the SBM as a strategic partner in school improvement.

• Enthusiastic parents and children who love learning and life.

School Visits

Potential applicants are welcome (and strongly encouraged) to visit our school so that they can meet our Headteacher, children and staff and gain important insight into our school.

If you are interested in joining our happy and thriving school, please contact Rachel Evans, Trust School Business Manager 

The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 6th February 2026 at 12pm

Interviews will be held W/C 9th February 2026

Connaught Junior School and The Alliance Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory DBS check, Pre-employment Health check and supportive references.

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 Connaught Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 470 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Connaught Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/connaught-junior-school

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