Job Description

The Governors at St. Matthew's Catholic primary School are looking for an enthusiastic School Business Manager to join our wonderful school from September 2025.

Pay Scale: PO1 SCP 27-30 26,184 - 34,929 per annum actual

Hours: TTO+1 week, 30-37 hours per week

We welcome suitably experienced and interested applicants to complete a full application and submit the form by emailing hr@bcwcat.co.uk by 9am on Wednesday 23 July 2025. Please note we do not accept CVs.

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We are looking for someone who;

is experienced in financial management, budgetary planning and control has proven experience of responsibility for the management of all aspects of the role including: finance, personnel, human resources, safeguarding, contracts, lettings, GDPR and ICT services possesses well-developed organisational skills, demonstrates attention to detail and has excellent written and verbal communication skills can work with the Senior Leadership Teams to ensure strategic leadership and development of the business and resources function of the school has the ability and desire to build relationships and interact in a pleasant and professional manner with staff, parents and pupils is able to safeguard and promote the welfare of our children has a Level 4 School Business Manager qualification or degree in a suitable discipline.

Prime Objectives of the Post:

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team within a medium sized school you will organise and supervise whole school administrative and office systems; contributing to the management and implementation of all office functions as well as plan and implement new initiatives to ensure an effective service to the school under the guidance of the Headteacher. You will be required to:

Plan, develop and monitor support services, including coordination and delegation of relevant activities. Have a key role in managing the schools financial resources, planning and monitoring budgets, securing external funding, cash management and implementing best practice as well as maintain and manage financial systems. Understand the implications of Government policies and educational trends and developments whilst liaising with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body to implement any relevant changes. Supervisory responsibility for the management of contracts, facilities, lettings and health and safety. Supervisory responsibility of Support, Administration, Caretaking and Cleaning staff. May from time to time be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility defined in this job description.

Special Conditions of Service:

- No contra-indications in personal background or criminal record indicating unsuitability to work with children/young people/vulnerable clients/finance (An enhanced DBS check is required).

Other considerations:

- To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection; being vigilant for signs that children may be being abused and to report any such suspicions to the school's nominated Child Protection Co-ordinator or the Headteacher.

- To act in accordance with the Data Protection Act and maintain confidentiality at all times e.g. access to staff/student/parent and carers files.

- Accept and commit to the principles underlying the Schools Equal Rights policies and practices.

- Be able to perform all duties and tasks with reasonable adjustments, where appropriate, in accordance with the Equality Act.

- Must be legally entitled to work in the UK.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the exceptions order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Appointments will be made subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the receipt of satisfactory references and all other pre-employment checks.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. Our recruitment process is based on merit and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We strive to foster a work environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,184.00-34,929.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 - 37 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

No weekends
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

School Office: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/07/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025