School Business Manager

Posted 5 hours 15 minutes ago by Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd

Permanent
Full Time
Education Jobs
Wiltshire, Chippenham, United Kingdom, SN140
Job Description
Overview

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Up to 15hrs per week (with the potential to increase over time) Monday-Friday (term time plus 2 working weeks) including Teacher Training Days

Disability Confident: Yes

Closing Date: 05/03/2026

About this job

Salary: Grade I £34,434-£36,363 FTE

At St. Paul's School in Chippenham, we are proud to be an inclusive and supportive community where every child is valued and nurtured.

Our school motto, "Making a difference with kindness, creativity, and pride," is at the heart of everything we do.

We are now looking for an enthusiastic and experienced School Business Manager, or someone with relevant experience in business or industry, who would like to join our school.

This is a great opportunity to begin or further your career within a friendly, supportive staff team.

Responsibilities
  • Is a qualified or has experience as a school business manager, or has been in an equivalent financial planning and managing role
  • Has a secure knowledge of health and safety, premises, risk, procurement, financial and asset management
  • Is well presented and articulate, with good communication skills; has strong interpersonal skills and is able to communicate with a variety of pupils, staff, parents and governors
  • Has good attention to detail and organisational skills; is self-motivated, dedicated and consistent; has the ability to handle problems quickly and efficiently, and make effective decisions
  • Is a strong team player, who can use their own initiative; has a positive and flexible attitude
  • Has sound IT skills, with preferably a knowledge of SIMS and FMS or other Management Information Software
Why Join Us?
  • We can offer: An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and supportive staff who are passionate about learning; A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
  • Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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