School Business Manager

Job Description

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Required: 1st September 2026

37 hours per week

8.30am to 4.30pm (Mon - Thu) and 8am to 3.30pm Fri

Term Time plus 4 weeks

Scale 9 point range 29-33

Annual Salary £37,601 - £41,504

We are seeking an exceptional School Business Manager to join our School. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a highly organised, proactive and committed professional to play a key role in the operational leadership of our school.

Requirements

· Proven experience in financial and administrative management, ideally within a school or similar setting

· Strong understanding of budgeting, financial reporting and compliance

· Experience of managing staff and leading teams effectively

· Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail

· High level of ICT competence, including management information systems

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to work independently and as part of a leadership team

· Commitment to supporting and promoting the Catholic ethos of the school

Desirable Qualities

· Experience working in a school environment

· Knowledge of education policies, safeguarding and financial processes

· Experience of premises or contract management

· A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement

You will need to strive to demonstrate, embed and uphold the school's PRIDE core values of Positivity, Resilience, Integrity, Dignity and Equality in order to support the character development of all students.

We can offer you:

A dedicated, enthusiastic, friendly and experienced hardworking team of staff
The opportunity to develop within a highly effective multi academy trust
Free Benenden Medical Healthcare cover
Local Government Pension Scheme
A school that is committed to continued professional development

If you have any queries, or wish to discuss the role informally please do not hesitate to contact us via email admin@castledon.org or telephone 01268 761252.

Closing date: 21st June at Midnight

Interview date: 29th June

We look forward to receiving your application. You will be notified of your application status within two weeks of the vacancy closing date.

Safeguarding Children & Young People

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to the following satisfactory pre-employment checks:

· Health

· Identity

· Relevant work qualifications

· Right to work in the UK

· Barred List Check (previously List 99)

· Disclosure & Barring Service Check (for all staff and volunteers)

· References

Information about the School

Castledon School is a community specialist school for pupils with moderate to severe learning difficulties and complex needs from Year 1 to 14.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.