School Business Manager - Georgian Gardens CP School

About Us

Our friendly school is looking to appoint an exceptional School Business Manager to join our senior leadership team. Our School Business Manager will advise on and implement the day to day support that enables our school to operate effectively and efficiently, allowing other members of the leadership team to focus on teaching and learning. They will be responsible for managing the strategy and operation of the business functions of our school, including financial management, health and safety, human resources, compliance and administration.

We are a two form entry primary school where children and their needs are at the very heart of all of our decisions. We have created a learning environment in which individuals can excel. Our facilities include a dedicated music studio, refurbished library, outdoor STEAM area, woodland area and many other creative spaces.

We are looking for someone who has the skills and enthusiasm to help us in continuing to develop the school and its curriculum for our pupils.

What We Offer

• Strong admin and premises team to support with carrying out all tasks.
• A committed team of staff who are highly supportive of each other.
• The opportunity to continue with your own professional development.
• Your own office.
• Access to Schools Advisory Service and network of local SBMs.

Job Details

Salary: Grade 9 -10 dependent on experience (Pro rata)

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time 37.5 hours (term time + 4 weeks)

Location: Georgian Gardens Community Primary School, Littlehampton, West Sussex

Closing Date: 1 June 9am

Interviews: 11th June

Start Date: 1 Sept 2026 - or sooner if possible

What You Need to Succeed

Have you got:

• Drive and ambition to make a difference to the lives of young people?
• Good communication skills to engage with all stakeholders?
• Ability to think strategically and support the school in long term planning?
• The capability to deal with a fast-paced environment where anything can happen?
• The ability to line manage your own team?
• The skills to set, manage and stretch our budgets to meet the needs of the school!

Further Information

Georgian Gardens Community Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

We would be delighted to hear from you if you think that you would be a suitable candidate for the post.

Our Headteacher Miss Amie Bowers will be available to meet with potential candidates - please book this via the school office at or on .

Please send completed application forms to, School Secretary Emma Smith: .

The reference number for this role is SCHO02250.

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