School Business Manager

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a highly personable and well-organised School Business Manager to join our primary school and play a key role in the smooth and effective running of the school.

This is a varied and rewarding position, ideal for someone who enjoys working as part of a dedicated team and contributing to a positive learning environment for children. This role is integral to the continued success of our school as the post holder will be responsible for all non-teaching functions and will line manage non-teaching staff.

As the School Business Manager, you will provide strategic leadership and operational management across the school’s business functions, ensuring efficient and effective support for teaching and learning. Reporting to the Head Teacher and working closely with governors and the SLT, your responsibilities will include:

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Leading the school’s financial management

budget planning, monitoring and forecasting, producing regular reports, and ensuring compliance with statutory and audit requirements.

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HR and payroll administration

recruitment processes, Single Central Record maintenance, payroll liaison, staff records and CPD coordination.

* Managing premises, health & safety and statutory compliance: contractor management, risk registers, statutory checks, business continuity planning and policies.

* Coordinating procurement, contracts, income generation and value-for-money initiatives.

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Admissions administration

working with families and the local authority.

* Supporting the school’s drive towards a balanced in-year budget and helping to align staffing and resources.

* Line-managing office, premises and MDSA staff and ensuring excellent day-to-day administrative systems.

We are seeking a confident, organised and collaborative professional who can lead business operations with integrity and vision.

You will be someone who

* Brings practical experience of school or public sector financial management and budget monitoring.

* Is skilled at analysing and presenting financial information clearly to senior leaders and governors.

* Demonstrates strong organisational and leadership abilities and can manage multiple priorities calmly.

* Has excellent IT skills and familiarity with school systems (MIS and finance desirable).

* Understands confidentiality and can lead on compliance and risk management.

* Is comfortable leading HR administration and safer recruitment.

* Shares our inclusive values and is friendly and approachable.

* Is confident working independently and as part of a team.

What the school offers its staff

Our very successful one-form entry school is situated in a lovely, thriving and supportive village, easily accessible from Marlborough, Hungerford and Swindon (20-minute drive). Visits are welcomed and encouraged, to arrange an appointment please email us at sbm@ramsbury.wilts.sch.uk or call 01672 520244.

What the school offers its staff

* Pupils who are engaged and proud of their school

* A committed and skilled staff team

* A supportive and strategically focused governing body

* Positive engagement with parents and the wider community

* Access to professional development and collaboration

* A rural setting with excellent facilities and resources

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.