Job Description

About Us

Business Manager - Stepping Stones Nursery & Southway Primary School

We are seeking an exceptional Business Manager to play a key strategic and operational role across Southway Primary School and Stepping Stones Day Nursery. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Senior Leadership Teams and make a significant impact on the effectiveness, efficiency, and long-term success of both settings.



As Business Manager, you will lead and manage all business functions, including finance, HR, premises, health and safety, administration, data protection, ICT, and compliance. Working closely with the Principal, Nursery Management, and the Executive Business Manager, you will ensure our resources are used effectively, statutory requirements are met, and both organisations are fully supported to deliver high?quality education and care.



If you are highly organised, solutions focused, and motivated by making a difference for children, families, and staff, we would love to hear from you.


Please contact Caroline Smith, HR/Finance/PA to the Principal on telephone number

01243 810200

or email office@southwayprimary.co.uk for further details and a tour.

Closing date:

Thursday 29 January 2026

Interview date:

Tuesday 3 February 2026



Please note that the school/nursery reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

Job Details

Salary:

46,000 to 50,000 FTE per annum

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location:

Bognor Regis

Interviews:

Tuesday 3 February 2026

What You Need to Succeed

Are you the perfect fit? We're looking for someone who is:

Professional with strong integrity Excellent literacy and numeracy skills Confident to influence strategic decision making A proactive leader who can manage risk, drive operational excellence, and support our commitment to the United Learning value of bringing out the Best in Everyone. Hardworking, flexible, and highly organised. A fantastic team player with a positive and supportive approach.

Further Information

Southway PrimarySchool and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please submit your application electronically via the following link:



https://ce0374li.webitrent.com/ce0374li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=3589369C2D&VACANCY_ID=811657MBNn



Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact Caroline Smith on

01243 810200

NOTE TO CANDIDATES

- Please

do not

select the 'Apply online' button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.


The reference number for this role is SCHO01632.



Job Reference: SCHO01632