Job Description

Please note - we are only accepting applications for this job via the DfE Teaching Vacancies site, for the purposes of safer recruitment.

If interested in this post, please apply by following this link:

https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/jobs/school-business-manager-59ba4c3b-740f-4912-92e3-f8e86bdd3011

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Business Manager to oversee our operations and drive the continued success of our school. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, management experience, and a passion for fostering a collaborative work environment, as well as embracing our school community.

Our school is a standalone academy, which means our SBM also acts as our Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Boughton Primary School is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The school's recruitment and selection policies/processes follow DfE guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' by adhering to statutory responsibilities to check staff who work with children, taking proportionate decisions on whether to ask for any checks beyond what is required.

In line with KCSIE and best practice, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates, including a DBS check.

Applicants will be required to provide proof of Right to Work in the UK.

Please note: the pay range listed is the full-time equivalent for a 52 week contract; the successful candidate will be paid pro-rata (42 week contract).

For more information, including the full advert, job description and person specification, please visit

https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/jobs/school-business-manager-boughton-primary-school

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 38,220.00-41,771.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Sick pay
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

business or school (or both): 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/09/2025
Reference ID: BPSSBM2025
Expected start date: 17/11/2025