School Business Manager

Newmarket, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Address:

Moulton CEVC Primary School, Moulton, Suffolk CB8 8PR

Salary:

32,654 pro rota

Hours:

Part Time. Up to 29 hours per week

Contract:

Permanent. Required from January 2026, with the opportunity to start this term.

Reference:

8018



At our warm and welcoming school, we pride ourselves on creating a nurturing and supportive environment for pupils and staff alike. We offer a unique and fulfilling place to work, where opportunities like this are rare: staff here are genuinely happy, vacancies generally only arise from promotion or retirement. We are looking for someone to join our friendly and dedicated team, who make a real difference every day.


We are looking for someone who is:



Warm and approachable

- builds positive relationships with staff, governors, parents and external partners.

Efficient and organised

- manages school resources, finance, and operations with professionalism and attention to detail.

Strategic and proactive

- takes initiative and contributes to the long-term planning and smooth running of the school. Familiarity with Arbor MIS would be an advantage, though not essential.

Experienced in financial management

- confident in managing school budgets, financial reporting, and compliance requirements.

Knowledgeable in HR and administration

- supports recruitment, staff records, contracts, the Single Central Record, and ensures robust administrative systems.

Adaptable and flexible

- able to respond to the dynamic needs of a busy school environment.

Committed to teamwork

- collaborates closely with the headteacher, governors, and all staff to support school priorities.

Strong communicator

- communicates positively, clearly and professionally with all stakeholders.

Discrete and trustworthy

- maintains confidentiality and demonstrates high levels of integrity. IT proficient - proficient with Microsoft Office and open to using digital tools to enhance efficiency.

Aligned with our values

- supports the Christian ethos of the school and contributes positively to our inclusive and friendly community.



We can offer you:



a supportive and positive working environment with opportunities for professional development a team of welcoming and dedicated colleagues well-behaved, enthusiastic children and supportive families a governing body that values and champions staff wellbeing a workplace where good humour and a can-do attitude are encouraged flexibility: term-time and school holiday arrangements, may be considered for the right candidate, as well as tailoring the role/working hours to candidates with excellent finance knowledge and skills.



For more information




Please read the

(pdf)

,

Application Pack (pdf)

and

Application Guidance (Word)




Please feel free to contact the HR team by either calling

01638 750236

or emailing:

admin@moulton.suffolk.sch.uk




To find out more, please

visit our website (Moulton CEVC Primary School)






How to apply




To apply, please submit your completed

Application Form (Word

) by email to

Deborah Shipp

, Headteacher:

head@moulton.suffolk.sch.uk




Visits to the school are welcomed.


Closing date: 12 pm, 24 November 2025.



Interview date: week commencing 1 December 2025, or before for the right candidate.






Promoted as SPJ (Standard Plus Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.


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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4072589
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Part Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Part Time
  • Job Location
    Newmarket, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned