SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER

Location

Ribbleton Avenue Infant School, Ribbleton Avenue, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 5RU (228 on roll)

Tel: 01772 796037
School website: www.ribbletonavenue-inf.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

We are looking for a motivated and passionate individual to join us as our School Business Manager.

The successful applicant will have experience of providing exemplary support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.

The successful candidate will support our school in meeting its primary function of raising standards and improving outcomes for children through the provision of strategic vision and leadership in all aspects of financial management, resource and administration management, GDPR and HR.

This position is term time only plus 3 weeks, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

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.


Shortlisting: Monday 8th September 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 16th September 2025

Essential Qualifications

5 GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) This must include English and Mathematics

Certificate of School Business Management (CSBM) or working towards this qualification

Desirable Qualifications

NEBOSH certificate in Health and Safety 

NOS (National Occupational Standard in Business and Administration)

Leadership and Management Qualification Level 4 and above

Designated Safeguarding Lead with a willingness to undertake DSL training if required

First Aid

Essential Experience

Experience of managing teams of staff within a school setting

Proficient in IT skills using software packages (Eg SIMS, FMS, Microsoft Office, Oracle fusion)

Contributing to the Governance of a school.

Administration of HR processes including experience of managing the Single Central Record and GDPR regulations

Overseeing Health and Safety arrangements 

Financial management and income generation

Desirable Experience

Experience of Grant funding applications

Management of the school website

Working with and contributing to the Senior Leadership Team

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits to the school are most welcome when school reopens after the summer holidays. Please contact the school office to arrange.

Proposed Interview Date:

16/09/2025 

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.