SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER

Location

Saint Bede's Catholic High School Lytham, Talbot Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 4JL (827 on roll)

Tel: 01253 737174
School website: www.stbedeslytham.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Saint Bede’s Catholic High School is a thriving Catholic secondary school dedicated to nurturing the academic, spiritual, and personal development of every child.  Guided by Gospel values and our ethos of 'Being a Bede', we foster a community of love, faith, learning, and service, where all are encouraged to grow in character and excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage the strategic and operational business functions of the school, including finance, human resources, administration, income generation, and site management. The School Business Manager will work with and report to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), providing high-level support to the Headteacher and Governors to ensure the school operates efficiently, effectively, and in compliance with all statutory and local authority requirements. 

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

The closing date is 12 noon 07/07/2025

Essential Qualifications

A relevant School Business Management qualification e.g. DSBM, CSBM or equivalent.

Desirable Qualifications

Working towards the Advanced Diploma in School Business Management (ADSBM) or equivalent.

Essential Experience

Substantial experience in senior administrative and/or finance roles.​

Demonstrable experience of managing budgets with complexity and associated risk.​

Experience of working in accordance with school policies and procedures.​

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.​

Desirable Experience

Experience of contributing to or participating in a school Senior Leadership Team (SLT).​

Demonstrated experience in income generation, including the preparation and submission of funding bids.

Proven ability to identify and implement strategic priorities within an educational setting.​

For an informal discussion please contact:

Mrs S Kelly , Tel: 01253 667 526

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.