School Business Manager
| Posting date: | 03 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 October 2025 |
| Location: | Bolton, BL3 4NB |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75733776 |
Summary
Ladybridge Community Primary School
Broadford Road
Bolton
BL3 4NB
Job Title: School Business Manger
Salary: Grade I, points 31 to 35 FTE £41,771 to £46,142 (actual pro rata salary is £38,524 to £42,555)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, term time plus 4 weeks (negotiable)
Start date: due to varying notice periods, a start date in 2025 to be agreed with the successful applicant
The Governing Board of Ladybridge Primary School are seeking to appoint a dedicated School Business Manager to join our supportive and hardworking team.
Reporting to the school Headteacher, this is an exciting opportunity for somebody to join our inclusive team. The successful candidate will need to have experience of working in a school office environment and hold a relevant business qualification.
They will be required to assist the Headteacher in the general organisation, management and administration of the school:
To give strategic vision and leadership to all aspects of budget, finance, premises, risk management, health and safety, human resources and support services.
To lead, operate, maintain and develop the financial procedures and systems of the school, ensuring that legal and safety requirements (with regard to people, property and function) of the school are maintained.
To be responsible for the school site and its buildings, their maintenance, development and efficient use.
To be responsible for keeping abreast of legislation, national guidelines and local arrangements in relation to school finance, personnel, premises, Health and Safety and other related matters; advising the members of the Leadership Team and Governing Body as appropriate.
To generate additional income into school.
To ensure that the school is fully prepared to meet OFSTED and School financial criteria.
To liaise with all relevant external agencies.
To implement the school’s vision and ensure the most effective use of resources in support of the school’s aims and objectives.
To lead, manage and develop the administrative team and implementation of services.
In return we offer:
A happy school environment with a nurturing ethos centred around ‘Achieving Excellence Together’ through a ‘Ready, Responsible and Respectful’ approach
Friendly, motivated and caring children who are keen to learn
A clear commitment to professional development of all staff
A supportive, hardworking and friendly staff team who are committed to providing the best for our children
A successful, happy and forward-thinking whole school community
Further details and an application form are available to download. Should you have any further queries, please contact the school office on 01204 333646 or email office@ladybridge.bolton.sch.uk
We encourage you to come and visit the school. A school walk around has been arranged for Wednesday 10th September 2025 at 4.45 p.m. Please telephone the school on 01204 333646 to confirm your attendance.
Completed forms should be returned to Cheryl Taylor, Ladybridge Primary School, Broadford Road, Bolton, BL3 4NB or emailed to office@ladybridge.bolton.sch.uk
Closing date: 12.00 noon Thursday 18th September 2025
Interview date: Tuesday 23rd September 2025
The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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