School Business Manager – Purley Primary School

Purley Church of England Primary School is seeking to appoint a skilled, organised and proactive School Business Manager to join our friendly and dedicated team.

🕒 Hours:   9:15am - 4:00pm,  Tuesdays -Friday   term time only   (with a 30 minute, unpaid lunch break)        25 hours weekly

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the strategic and day-to-day management of our school. We are looking for someone with strong business and financial expertise who will help ensure the smooth and effective running of the school. The successful candidate will:

· have experience in business, finance and resource management

· have experience of preparing and monitoring budgets

· have experience in personnel matters

· have a good understanding of health and safety and premises management

· be able to prioritise, manage a complex workload and work independently

· have excellent IT skills

· be methodical, well organised, trustworthy and flexible

· work effectively as part of a team Applicants with experience of working in the education sector are welcome, as are those with a strong business background. This post would suit someone with relevant expertise who is looking for a flexible and rewarding role. Depending on the time of appointment, a handover arrangement will be made.

📍 Start date: We encourage early applications as applications may be considered upon receipt.  

Email: recruitment@purley.w-berks.sch.uk for further details. See below for Job Description and Person Specification