School Business Manager - Sheepscombe Primary School
Stroud
Grade Grade 5 (pts 11-14) £28,142 – £29,540 pa pro rata
Allowances (Not applicable)
Hours Full Time
Contract Permanent
Closing Date: 07/07/2026
Interview Date: 10/07/2026
Start Date 01/09/2026
An exciting opportunity has become available at Sheepscombe Primary School. We are a successful, friendly and family orientated primary school looking for a new Business Manager to join our team.
The governing body are seeking to appoint a highly organised, knowledgeable and conscientious Business Manager with excellent communication skills to join our great team. We are seeking someone who is confident, calm and efficient to join our friendly team and build on this role within our school. If you are an inspirational and successful School Business Manager or an Aspiring School Business Manager with energy and vision, we would love to hear from you.
Working as part of our team, the role will involve the leading and management of School Finances, Little Lambs Nursery, HR, Premises, Health & Safety, Compliance and General Administration. We will provide full training where required.
We are looking for applications from candidates who can:
• Work closely with the Head Teacher
• Manage the finances of the school (prepare and manage the school budget) • Manage Little Lambs Nursery
• Management of the schools Single Central Record including carrying out DBS checks
• Administer information systems across the school and manage the school website
• Manage personnel & payroll (recruitment, staff confidential records,)
• Manage the school site (including risk assessment, audits, insurance and compliance inspections monthly and annually)
• Take responsibility for Health and Safety (ensure policy and practise is kept up to date)
• Pursue sources of funding, sponsorship and grants
In return we can offer:
• A school with a warm family atmosphere, great children and excellent behaviour
• A friendly, dedicated staff team, committed to working together to be the best we can be.
Rob Gardner, Headteacher, welcomes you to contact him to arrange an informal conversation about this exciting opportunity and/or a chance to visit the school to meet the team.
Applications must be received no later than 12.00 a.m on Tuesday 7th July, interview date is Friday 10th July 9:00pm.
JOB TITLE: School Business Manager
Grade: Grade 5 – 7 (depending on experience)
Term Time only plus Inset days
Hours: 37 hours per week 8:30a.m - 5.00p.m Monday - Thursday finish 4:30p.m on a Friday
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.
To apply, see details to the right of this advert by clicking on 'Website' You may need to scroll down to find the actual advert.
