School Business Manager


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 2PG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	3 Nov 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

As the School Business Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the school finances, personnel and the school premises. You will work closely with the Head Teacher and other senior leaders to ensure that the school’s budget is managed effectively and that all financial transactions are recorded accurately. You will also be responsible for managing the school’s human resources, including recruitment, training and performance management.

In addition to financial and personnel management, you will oversee the school premises, ensuring that they are well maintained, safe and fit for purpose. You will be part of and work closely with the school’s senior leaders to develop and implement strategic plans to support the school’s vision and mission.

To be considered for this role, you will need to have:

• A professional qualification in School Business Management (or a willingness to undertake the qualification within an agreed timescale) and/or financial qualification of a related field.

• Experience in a similar role or within an educational environment.

• Strong financial management skills with experience of financial planning and managing accounting.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Excellent IT skills and experience of finance and HR systems.

• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and experience of managing facilities.

What the school offers its staff

St. Gabriel’s Catholic Primary School is seeking a highly motivated and experienced School Business Manager to join our team as soon as possible. This is a part-time position that offers the opportunity to work in our diverse and vibrant learning environment and to support a committed, professional and hardworking office team.

In return we offer a competitive salary, ongoing professional development and the opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive environment. If you are passionate about education and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. For more detailed information of the expectations, roles and responsibilities of the Business Manager at St Gabriel’s please refer to the person specification and job description.

Further details about the role

St Gabriel’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Candidates are advised that the school operates stringent vetting procedures. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, the satisfactory completion of a Health Questionnaire and references satisfactory to the school.

All applicants are required to complete a Catholic Education Service Application form. Please DO NOT complete the Cheshire East document. Applications are available under the vacancy section of the school website https://stgabrielsalsager.co.uk/vacancies/

All applications and supporting letters should be emailed to head@stgabriels.cheshire.sch.uk by Tuesday 3rd November at 12:00 midday. Shortlisting to be held on Wednesday 4 November 2026. Interview date to be confirmed.

St Gabriel’s Catholic Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful you will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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