Business Manager Employer St Anne's Catholic Primary School Reference SACPS

School Business Manager (Primary)

Grade 7
39 weeks 4 additional weeks
per annum (pro rata) Take home pay approximatelyper annum

St. Annes Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint a professional and highly organised School Business Manager to provide effective leadership and management of the schools business functions.
The post holder will work closely with the Headteacher and Governing Body to ensure the efficient and effective use of resources supporting the delivery of high-quality education and achieving best value at all times. St. Annes Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school and the successful candidate will be expected to support and promote the Catholic ethos of the school.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic and operational management of the schools financial resources including budget setting monitoring reporting and audit compliance
Providing business financial and administrative advice to the Headteacher Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body
Managing and developing administrative and support services including line management of staff
Responsibility for personnel administration ensuring compliance with employment legislation local authority and school policies
Oversight of school premises management including health and safety security maintenance and liaison with contractors
Acting as Systems Manager for school management information and finance systems
Preparation and submission of statutory returns to the Local Authority Ofsted and the Department for Education
Attendance at relevant Governing Body and committee meetings
Feeding back and liaising with the senior leadership team when required.
Supporting income generation activities including grants and fundraising

What the School Can Offer:

A welcoming inclusive and supportive Catholic school community
A committed Headteacher Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body
A professional and collaborative working environment
Opportunities for professional development and training
The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the strategic development of the school

Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident

St. Annes Catholic Primary School is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to supporting applicants with disabilities and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Safeguarding

St. Annes Catholic 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. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory line with Keeping Children Safe in Education this appointment will be made in accordance with the schools Safer Recruitment Policy. An online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of the schools due diligence checks. Safeguarding is the responsibility of every adult employed by or invited to deliver services at St Annes Catholic Primary School. We recognise our responsibility to safeguard all who access school and promote the welfare of all our pupils by protecting them from harm.

Closing date: Wednesday 11th February 2026 at 12pm.

Please e-mail application to

Shortlisting: Friday 13th February 2026

Interviews and tasks: Friday 6th March 2026

Start date: Monday 13th April (subject to safeguarding checks