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School Business Manager
Start Date 1st September 2026, or 1st July for Handover if available
Permanent Contract
35hours per week (8am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday, including a half hour unpaid lunch break)
Salary - Scale 7 Range 19-24 (FTE £32,061 - £35,412)
Salary Point dependent on experience.
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.
Terling Church of England Primary School is a friendly and welcoming village school with a strong sense of community and family. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is guided by the vision to flourish and shine in all that we do - "Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of heavens" (Daniel 12:3).
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, highly organised and motivated School Business Manager to join our school community. The responsibilities for this role are for finance, including budget setting and monitoring, personnel, premises and some general office administration.
We can offer you:
- A happy and supportive working environment
- Delightful, friendly and polite children who are keen to learn
- A dedicated team of staff and governors and good support at all levels
- A school focused on the value of staff wellbeing
- An opportunity to develop professionally
The successful candidate will:
- Be able to work proactively and independently and remain calm under pressure
- The financial skills and ability to work independently, using good judgment and initiative.
- Have excellent communication and organisational skills
- Be proficient in Excel and have knowledge of school-based systems including SIMS/FMS (desirable)
- Support the Senior Leadership and Governors with strategy and decision-making.
- Work effectively with the Caretaker, Catering Manager and other members of the school community.
Where possible, we would like the successful candidate to have some availability for a handover with the current Finance Manager to ensure a smooth transition.
Visits to the school are positively encouraged and welcomed. Please call the school on 01245 233206 to arrange a visit with our Headteacher.
Information about the School
Flourish and shine in all that we do
“Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of heavens”
Daniel 12:3
Our vision is underpinned by our Christian beliefs. We celebrate the uniqueness of every child within our Christian community while we work to support and challenge our children. We support them to flourish and shine in all they do, preparing them for life’s journey. We build upon our Christian values of respect, trust, courage and truthfulness.
At Terling C of E Primary School we are ambitious about what we want our pupils to achieve and strive to provide the very highest standards of education. The school is a unique place, set in beautiful surroundings with strong links to the church and local community but only a short drive from the city of Chelmsford.
Our school is a safe, nurturing environment, underpinned by our Christian foundation and community links.
We aim to encourage a love of learning through a broad, balanced and creative curriculum and to support every child in fulfilling their potential. An enriched learning experience prepares our children to face the future with confidence and enthusiasm to mature as responsible, independent young people.