Experienced School Business Manager

Hours of duty: 32.5 hours per week (Mon to Fri 09.00-16.00) for 41 weeks a year

(Term time Mon to Fri 09.00-16.00 plus 2 weeks in the school holidays)

Scale: SP9 £ 41585. - £ 45135 FTE

SP9 (£33953 - £36852) Pro rata (dependent on qualification and experience)

Byfleet Primary ( One form entry school ) is a supportive and friendly school which sits in the heart of its local community. We are in close proximity to the A3, M25 (junction 10/11) and New Haw train stations and benefit from being part of the Engage, Enrich, Excel Multi Academy Trust (EEEA trust).

We are committed to providing a high quality education to meet the needs of all our children, ensuring progress for all. We are looking to recruit an experienced enthusiastic, hardworking, and highly motivated School Business Manager who has a passion for working in a small busy school.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher and Governors as a key part of the school’s Senior Leadership Team to support the smooth running of the school.

We are looking for someone who:

• Will take ownership and oversee all matters relating to finance, compliance, HR, premises and Health & Safety

• a dedicated and professional outlook; enthusiasm about the role and the ability to use your knowledge; being flexible and organised to ensure the delivery of the best possible outcomes for each of our pupils

• a strong financial background;

a proven track record of leadership skills;

● brings the highest standards of business management, has proven experience of managing a school budget and extensive capital expenditure and can take the lead in budget planning and management, within a team or individually

● combines solid business skills with an understanding of management and finance in a school or similar organisation (qualification such as CSBM or equivalent is desirable )

● lead and manage with the aim of adding value across every function, from HR and facilities to procurement and income generation and Health & Safety

● has clear communication and the ability to build effective and supportive relationships across the whole staff team

● has the ability to lead and quality assure the delivery of facilities management, premises and catering

● is organised, can multi-task, can communicate efficiently and in a timely manner, and can meet deadlines

We can offer you:

● the opportunity to develop the role and your own career by building on the successful work to date

● support from the central trust team and through networking with colleagues

● tailored and high quality CPD

● a strong leadership team, that has the best interest of the children at heart

● Free access to Employee Assistance programme (including legal and financial services and support)

● An exciting and diverse role

● a real opportunity to make a difference to the lives of children

If you require any more information, or would like to visit the school please contact contact Melanie Bark, EEEA Chief Operations Officer (COO) at Engage Enrich Excel Academies 

Byfleet Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment and the successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS. Safeguarding Statement. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Closing Date Friday 17.10.2025 /Interview W/C Monday 20.10.2025

We reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date, for the right candidate.