School Business Manager

Saint John's C of E Primary School (Cheltenham)
Address Albion Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
GL52 2SN
01242 523786
E-MAIL head@st-johns-pri.gloucs.sch.uk


(Subject) School Business Manager
Grade Grade 7 (pts 21-25) £32,115 - £35,235 pa pro rata
Allowances (Not applicable)
This post is suitable for newly qualified teachers
Hours Part Time (32.50 hours)
Contract Permanent
Interview Date: 18/09/2025
Start Date A.S.A.P.

Saint John’s is a one-form entry Church of England Primary School. We value being part of a caring and culturally diverse community. Our aim is to be a school where we all flourish, children and adults alike. The Governing Body of Saint John’s is seeking to appoint a School Business Manager. This is a permanent position to start in the Autumn Term.
 

We can offer you:
• A happy school with vibrant, enthusiastic and well-behaved children
• A welcoming and dedicated team of staff
• A supportive Governing Body
• A commitment to support your own professional development.

We are looking for those who will:
• Enjoy and contribute to our school culture which focuses on being a caring community
• Be willing to support the Christian ethos of the school
• Engage as part of the Strategic Leadership Team who aim to model the school’s vision and values
• Be a warm and welcoming presence in the school office, demonstrating high standards in customer service for our stakeholders
• Build positive, working relationships with children, families, staff and governors
• Work as part of a team and have excellent communication skills
• Line manage effectively and to set aspirational goals for admin/premises staff team
• Have experience of working within agreed and statutory policies, including safeguarding, finance and health and safety
• Maintain and update finance systems as agreed by the Head Teacher and working with the GCC Local Authority Finance Team or similar agency
• Support the Head Teacher to report financial matters to Governors
• Liaise with contractors, in line with finance and property policies, and ensure that maintenance, compliance and improvements to the school site are actioned, effectively
• Be organised and methodical in systems and processes, keeping clear and concise records, overseeing and monitoring practice, in line with GDPR compliance
• Have the ability to research and enquire to provide and share best practice
• Be willing to build strong community links
• Have enthusiasm and enjoy a busy, varied job role.
 

If you would like to discuss this role before applying, please contact Victoria Beevers, Head Teacher, on head@st-johns-pri.gloucs.sch.uk after Tuesday 19th August 2025. We would suggest that visits to the school are made in late August/early September.
 

To apply, please complete an application form to be found on the school website www.st-johns-pri.gloucs.sch.uk and submit by email to the Head Teacher on head@st-johns-pri.gloucs.sch.uk by Monday 15th September 2025 at noon. Interviews will be held on Thursday 18th September 2025.
 

We can agree the start date, for the successful candidate, in accordance to resignation timescales. Preferably: September/October 2025. The starting salary will be agreed upon the business needs of the school and the experience of the successful candidate.
 

Saint John’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references which will be sought prior to interview. As part of our due diligence within safer recruitment, school will explore any gaps or anomalies within the application form and online searches will be carried out to help identify any incidents or issues which may need to be discussed at interview. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, a prohibition check, qualifications (where applicable), medical fitness, identity and right to work. We are an equal opportunities employer. Details of the policies and procedures we have in place in school can be found on the school website. We reserve the right to end the process as and when a suitable candidate has been found if this is prior to the dates above.
 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.