SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER

Location

Newton Bluecoat Church Of England Primary School, School Lane, Newton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 3RT (208 on roll)

Tel: 01772 684415
School website: https://www.newtonbluecoat.lancs.sch.uk/

Summary

The Governors of Newton Bluecoat CE Primary School wish to appoint a friendly, highly motivated, hard-working, well organised and enthusiastic School Business Manager to work in our busy school office as part of a hardworking and dedicated team within our wonderful school.

Newton Bluecoat CE Primary School is a happy and caring school with 210 pupils on roll from 3 years to 11 years old; well thought of in the community.  We are a good school with positive values, a friendly and dedicated team and excellent relationships with pupils and parents are important to us.

We would like someone who is warm, approachable and willing to go that extra mile for the benefit of our children and school.  You will need excellent organisational skills, and the ability to use your own initiative and to work without supervision as directed by the Headteacher.  You must be able to maintain confidentiality and deal sensitively with children, parents, governors and outside agencies. 

Visits to the school are most welcome and can be arranged by contacting in the school office.

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.

This position is part time, term time only, 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 this vacancy closes at Noon on 29/09/2025

Essential Qualifications

GCSE Maths & English A-C

Desirable Qualifications

Business and administration qualification (NVQ and above)

CSBM (Certificate of School Business Management)

Essential Experience

Experience

Experience in working in a school environment

Experience of working in an administrative/financial role

Experience in working in an office environment

Experience in schools financial systems i.e.FMS

Experience with on-line payment systems i.e SCOPAY

Experience of Microsoft IT software packages

Experience of the maintenance of management information systems i.e Arbor / Sims

Desirable Experience

Experience of monitoring and leading whole school attendance

Experience of developing the SCR in schools for safeguarding

For an informal discussion please contact:

Call the office on 01772 684415

Proposed Interview Date:

13/10/2025 

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.