School Business Manager

Salary Range PO1-PO2 £38,220 – £42,839 (dependent upon qualifications and experience)

Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks per year from 1st January 2026
Hours: 28 hours per week arranged by mutual agreement across the working week (with possibility for some home working)

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for education management? Help us shape the future of Morley Memorial Primary School.

Morley Memorial Primary School is seeking to appoint a dynamic and highly motivated School Business Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our friendly and welcoming school, designed for a professional who can drive the operational excellence required to enable the rest of our team to deliver the highest quality of education and care for our children, families and staff.

As our SBM, you will lead on Finance, HR, Premises, and Health & Safety, ensuring that our resources are expertly managed to provide the best possible outcomes for all of our pupils both in school as at our wraparound care.

If you thrive in a busy, rewarding environment where no two days are the same and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, this is the role for you.

What we are looking for a candidate who has:
* A relevant qualification in business administration or accountancy
* The ability to effectively manage the school premises including statutory compliance
* Proven experience of successful management of a large budget
* Knowledge of key areas of legislation pertaining to personnel, premises management and health and safety
* The personal qualities to be a great team player and team leader
* The ability to provide effective advice and support to the headteacher, senior leaders and governors on all aspects of the business element of the school.

We are particularly interested in hearing from colleagues with school specific experience including knowledge and understanding of school finance systems such as SBS and Arbor.

We are happy to consider professionals from outside of the primary education sector if they are able to demonstrate the relevant qualifications and experience and how they are transferable to our School Business Manager role.

What we can offer:
* A warm, friendly working environment
* Competitive salary which recognises experience and qualification
* A Local Government Pension Scheme
* Excellent professional development and networking opportunities
* Flexible working options
* A supportive leadership team who are keen to promote and support work-life balance and wellbeing and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* Excellent induction and handover with the current postholder
* On site parking

How to Apply
We strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit the school or arrange a telephone call prior to applying. We believe that seeing our school in action is the best way to understand our ethos and the role and it offers a chance to meet our greatest asset – our team.
To arrange a visit: Please contact Ms O’Sullivan on 01223 508786 or email hr@morley.cambs.sch.uk.

Please visit our website (https://www.morley.cambs.sch.uk/job-opportunities/) to complete the application form and use a supporting statement to outline how you meet the person specification and email to hr@morley.cambs.sch.uk.

Key dates:
Closing Date for Applications: 9.30am Friday 5th December
Shortlisting: Friday 5th December
Interviews: Wednesday 11th or Thursday 12th December

Morley Memorial Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is subject to the receipt of good references, conducting online searches and enhanced DBS checks.

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