Vacancy for School Business Partner
Start Date: as soon as possible
Salary: Surrey Pay Grade PS7/8 (FTE Salary: between £34,659 and £41,134, depending on experience).
Actual salary is prorated prorated between £26,116 - £31,552
Hours: 30hrs per week, 41 weeks a year
Powell Corderoy Primary School (part of The Alliance Multi-Academy Trust, or TAMAT) is nestled in the beautiful Surrey Hills. We are a single-form entry school with just under 200 pupils and a really close-knit and supportive staff team
Due to our School Business Partner retiring, we are looking for someone special who will fit into our friendly, committed and positive team. They will need to be able to make our funds stretch further than ever before, especially in the current climate of underfunding. We would like someone who is confident with accounts and can guide us when what we desperately need is out of reach financially. Someone who will be able to suggest ideas to support the school whilst working within the parameters of our budgets. Not only will you be a financial whizz, but you will also be the school’s HR lead, oversee H&S through the line management of our caretaker and manage the admin function of the school through our experienced and dedicated office team. Support comes in the form of the TAMAT central team, who will be on hand to guide and support you. You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team of the school.
This is a pivotal role within our school, and your impact will be felt by the whole school community.
We are looking for someone who:
● ideally has a proven success as a school business manager, preferably with a related qualification (e.g DBSM, CSBM)
● has a proven track record in financial acumen and operational leadership, ideally within an educational or public sector setting.
● can use their strategic thinking and strong interpersonal skills to inspire and enthuse our staff, governors, and the wider community.
● attention to detail and can use their initiative to address areas that need extra attention
● has the ability to be flexible, working within an individual school and contributing to the whole Trust as required
● has energy, enthusiasm, patience and a great sense of humour
● can show commitment to all elements of safeguarding, discretion and confidentiality
What We Offer: We can offer our successful applicant:
● A stable foundation: a balanced budget and a site with a compliance programme already in development.
● Established networks: well-developed relationships with an extensive network of goods and services providers.
● A strong community: a wonderful, inclusive school environment with a talented, motivated staff team and a supportive Governing Body.
● Collaborative leadership: a leadership team that values the SBM as a strategic partner in school improvement.
● Enthusiastic parents and children who love learning and life.
School Visits
Potential applicants are welcome (and strongly encouraged) to visit our school so that they can meet our Headteacher, children and staff and gain important insight into our school.
If you are interested in joining our happy and thriving school, please contact Richard Darke to discuss the role and arrange a tour of the school.
The closing date for applications is noon on 23rd October 2026 (we reserve the right to shortlist on receipt of application and may interview before this date)
Interviews will be held W/C 2nd November 2026