School Business Manager

Coventry City Council

  • Coventry
  • £42,138-48,980 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Learning in primary school can transform a child's life and we aim to make the difference for our children.Every person in our school strongly promotes the values of kindness, honesty, respect, responsibility and growth. These values are encompassed by the value we place on community; belonging to and contributing to the school and wider community.About the team we are recruiting toThe school has a culture of developing and rewarding potential through continuing professional development. We have the highest expectations of all of our staff and pupils, with a strong commitment to promoting their well-being. Our curriculum is strongly rooted in the needs of our pupils and our value-led education with pupil involvement, enjoyment and achievement at its heart.Our school is at the heart of its community, located on the south edge of Coventry in an economically disadvantaged area. Our two-form entry primary school, with a 68-place nursery, prides itself on the work we do to support our spirited community. We are a committed and diverse group of teachers and support staff, unified in our approach to ensuring that our pupils become the best they can be. We do this with the belief that all pupils can achieve excellent outcomes when surrounded and supported by skilled teachers with high expectations.What is the job role?The Headteacher and Governors are looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic and forward-thinking professional to join our senior leadership team as the School's Business Manager.This is a key leadership role in our exciting and innovative primary school and you will need to have a proven track record working as a school business manager and leading a number of school teams.Key Duties include:
  • A strategic leadership role as a member of the School's senior leadership team
  • Responsibility for the School's finances
  • Oversee management of the premises
  • Lead on Health and Safety
  • Lead HR practice and policy
In addition, you will lead a team of non-teaching support staff, acting as the Line Manager for the Office Manager, the School's Site Services Manager and Senior Lunchtime Supervisor.
  • You will work 37 hours per week, but start and finish times can be negotiated. The post is term-time only, plus 5 Teacher Days and a further 3 weeks during school closure periods. This is likely to be at the start and end of the summer holidays, and one further week to be negotiated.
We can offer you:
  • Delightful children who are eager to learn
  • A collaborative, supportive and caring team that puts the children at the centre of all that they do
  • A commitment to staff welfare and work-life balance
  • A strong culture of professional development to support staff to achieve highly and enjoy a successful career
  • The opportunity to be part of an aspirational school
  • The option to work flexibly, including some working from home if this suits the needs of the school.
Who are we looking for?We are looking for someone who:
  • Is a strategic thinker who leads by example - setting high standards for themselves and others.
  • Is truly passionate about making a difference to the life chances of our children
  • Has a strong and successful educational background, working at the Leadership level
  • Works on their own initiative and are calm in a busy working environment
  • Is appropriately qualified in School Business Management, administration, management, finance or HR
  • Can demonstrate an ongoing commitment to their professional development
  • Has a comprehensive understanding of IT systems
  • Has a deep understanding of customer service and sees parents as partners in education
  • Wants to effect change
If you have experience of leadership or management in an education setting and wish to embrace a new and exciting challenge, we would love to hear from you.We strongly recommend you visit us to see if we are a good match for your ambitions. This can be arranged by emailing:Our 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 successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.Interview date: Monday, 22nd September 2025Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.Coventry City Council

Coventry City Council