Job Description

School Business Manager - Ysgol Bro Banw

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We adopt an 'anonymous recruitment' approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made.


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About the vacancy

Vacancy ID:

2534

Organisation:

Schools

Number of vacancies:

1

Contract type:

Permanent Term Time Only

Location:

Ammanford

Grade:

Grade G +4%

Salary:

33,344 - 37,817
If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Hourly Rate :

17.28 - 19.60

Contract Hours

37 hours

Come and join our team

We are seeking a

School Business Manager

to lead on finance, HR, administration, and resource management at our vibrant primary school.

What you will be doing:

Lead the planning and development of school support systems and policies Manage budgets, payroll, procurement, and financial reporting Oversee HR processes, staff cover, and compliance with safeguarding and data protection Support income generation and strategic planning with the Senior Leadership Team and Governors Ensure smooth day-to-day operations and contribute to the school's long-term success

What we are looking for:

Strong financial and administrative experience, ideally in a school setting Excellent communication, organisational, and ICT skills A strategic thinker with a friendly, approachable manner Knowledge of HR procedures, and data protection legislation and ideally school funding Experience managing staff and working with external agencies

Desirable:

Familiarity with Teacher Centre, Resource Link



Join us and play a key role in shaping the future of our school community!

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Expected date of interview:

27 November 2025

DBS level:

An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk

Welsh language level - verbal

Level 3 - You will need a good level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level

Closing Date:

19/11/2025, 23:55

The Rewards

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

Competitive salary Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave Access to staff health and wellbeing support Personal development and career progression Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme Flexible working and family friendly policies

Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Eligibility:

You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work.

P

lease Note

: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.

How to Apply

: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.


Please see the 'How we Recruit' guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.