School Business Manager

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Directors of Emmaus CAT Trust Board, Local Governing Body and Senior Leadership Team of St. John’s RC Primary School wish to appoint a talented individual who is an exceptional leader, to provide outstanding business support services to pupils, teaching staff and the wider community.

Could this be you?

If it was you, you would be responsible for the following

• Strategic leadership of all the support functions within school, to include but not limited to estates management, finance, HR and the training and development of staff, ensuring all policies, procedures and systems are in place.
• Provide business support with prompt and accurate reporting to the Headteacher and Local Governing Body
• Responsible for the management of support staff across the school.
• Responsible for management of the school’s support function in collaboration with the CATs central team.
• Work closely with the central finance team with regards to budget monitoring and transactional processing
• Responsible for the school’s HR function and processing for payroll

If so, we are looking for

• Demonstrate a robust business acumen combined with outstanding leadership skills
• A strong self-motivator driven to achieve tasks, overcome challenges as well as providing direction for others
• Work positively and inclusively with colleagues, parents and all stakeholders
• Possess a good understanding of estate management, finance and HR administration
• Experienced in Health and Safety issues
• Understand the culture and climate of educational settings
• Working practice of the following systems would be beneficial; PS Financials, Iris, Orovia, Evolve and IAM compliant.

What the school offers its staff

As part of Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are looking for a School Business Manager who shares our values, enjoys being part of a busy, friendly and ambitious school and wants to make a real difference. You can expect a varied and rewarding role, supportive colleagues and the opportunity to play an important part in the continued development and success of St John’s.

Further details about the role

arrange a mutually convenient date and time to visit via; head@stjohnsrc.net

Closing date

Thursday 5th November 2026

Interviews

W/B 9th November 2026

Please return completed application forms and supporting documents to the

Headteacher via

head@stjohnsrc.net

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.