Thorpe CE Primary School is a happy and high achieving one form entry primary school in the village of Thorpe, Surrey. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, effective and highly-skilled School Business Manager (SBM) to join our team. The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for a range of operational services, including financial management, human resources, health & safety, premises and general administration.
As part of the Senior Leadership team, the SBM plays an important role in managing the strategy and operations of the business functions in our school. The position is wide and varied and therefore requires an individual with excellent finance, organisational and people skills, who can embrace the complexities of this demanding role. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled individual to join our hardworking and passionate team.
We can offer:
• Fantastic children with outstanding behaviour who strive to achieve their best
• An enthusiastic and supportive leadership team with good opportunities for CPD
• A warm, positive working environment where everyone is valued and encouraged to succeed
• Friendly and dedicated staff plus committed Governors and PTA
• The opportunity to make a crucial contribution to the life of our Christian school
• A vibrant and supportive local community
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required
• On-site staff parking.
We are seeking a School Business Manager who:
• Is determined to make a difference to our school community and help us on our journey towards providing exceptional educational provision for our children
• Can ensure effective management, reporting and recording of the School’s finances
• Shows an ability to use existing resources to overcome challenges and create new and effective solutions
• Will be a positive role model for children, parents/carers and colleagues, and approach tasks with energy and enthusiasm
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence, integrity and confidence
• Is a highly effective communicator, with the ability to relate positively to both children and adults
• Has a proven ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Has a commitment to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school
If you are interested in this post please complete the application form; CVs cannot be accepted.
Visits to the school are welcomed; please contact the School Office directly
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 2nd December 2025 (midday)
Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974, subject to the filtering rules which ‘protect’ certain spent convictions and cautions from disclosure.
