School Business Manager

Location: Heathcote Primary School
Salary: Grade G – SCP 11–17 (£28,142–£31,022 (FTE)
Actual Salary: £25,673–£28,301 per annum
Working Pattern: Term time plus 2 weeks (41 weeks), 37 hours per week
Closing Date: 9am,  02nd January 2026
Start Date: As soon as possible

Join Our Team at Heathcote Primary School

Heathcote Primary School is on an exciting journey as we grow towards becoming a full school by 2025/26. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated School Business Manager to help us establish robust systems and structures that will enable us to deliver the very best education and experience for our children, families, and staff.

Guided by our vision of “Wouldn’t it be amazing if…”, we aspire to:

• Deliver a curriculum that rivals all others in the local area
• Ensure every child leaves Heathcote at age-related expectation or above
• Foster exemplary behaviour across our whole school community
• Equip pupils with the skills and confidence to thrive in a rapidly changing world
• Build strong partnerships between school and home to secure the best outcomes

If you share our ambition and want to help bring these aspirations to life, we would love to hear from you. We encourage visits to the school—there’s no better way to experience the heart of our community and see if Heathcote is the right place for you.

About the Role

As School Business Manager, you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, leading our administrative team and ensuring the smooth operation of all non-teaching aspects of school life. This includes:

• Managing financial operations, budgets, facilities, and administration
• Overseeing payroll, reconciliation, and school census processes to meet deadlines
• Using systems such as SIMS and iTrent (training provided)
• Liaising effectively with the Trust and external organisations on Payroll, HR, Administration, and Health & Safety

The successful candidate will be:

• Organised, flexible, and proactive
• Skilled in financial and budgetary management
• An excellent communicator with the ability to work collaboratively
• Committed to honesty, confidentiality, and integrity

Why Join Us?

Heathcote is a forward-thinking primary school with high expectations for staff and pupils. As part of the Community Academies Trust, we aim to transform schools into community hubs through a holistic approach to education. If you want to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils and community, this role is for you.

In return, we offer:

• A caring and supportive environment
• A dedicated, friendly, and passionate team

How to Apply

For further details, please contact the school office on 01926 290330 or visit our website: http://www.heathcoteprimaryschool.co.uk.
To apply, please complete the application form via My New Term (MNT).
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.

Safeguarding and Compliance

Community Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment and will undergo appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

An online search will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024. This does not form part of the shortlisting process, and any issues will be discussed at interview.

The role is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; therefore, fluent spoken English is essential.
Community Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.
Company Registration No. 0747273-6

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