School Business Manager
| Posting date: | 09 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 October 2025 |
| Location: | Wigan, WN7 2PR |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75740728 |
Summary
St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
Mather Lane
Leigh
Lancashire
WN7 2PW
Salary: Grade 8, £30,339 - £34,022 per annum.
37 hours per week, Permanent, term time only (plus additional working weeks by negotiation)
Required for January 2026
"Love Jesus, Love Ourselves, Love Each Other, Love Learning, Love Life"
This is the heart of everything we do at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School and, due to the retirement of the current postholder, we’re looking for a new School Business Manager who shares our mission and values to join our dedicated and nurturing team.
About the Role
We are seeking a professional, proactive and experienced School Business Manager to lead on the strategic and operational management of our school’s finances, administration, human resources, premises and health & safety.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of our vibrant school community and help shape the future for our children through the effective leadership of our non-teaching functions.
The post is term time only, with additional working weeks negotiable, and is paid on a pro rata basis in line with Wigan Council’s salary structure.
To support a smooth handover, a transition period in Autumn Term 2025 will be arranged with the successful candidate.
We Can Offer:
- A warm and inclusive Catholic ethos rooted in our mission
- A highly supportive leadership team and Governing Body
- A committed and friendly staff team
- Happy, engaged children who love learning
- Opportunities for professional growth and training
- A well-planned induction and transition period
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Has experience in financial and resource management, ideally within education or the public sector
- Understands the key responsibilities of HR, premises and health & safety management
- Can think strategically and work collaboratively with the Headteacher and Governors
- Has excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and strong IT capability
- Is committed to safeguarding, equality, and upholding the Catholic values of our school
- Works with integrity, professionalism and discretion
Visits to the School
We would love to welcome you to St Joseph’s and show you what makes our school such a special place to work. Please contact the school office on 01942 606395 or email: enquiries@admin.saintjosephs.wigan.sch.uk
Applications forms are returnable to the school
Closing date: Friday 26th September 2025
Shortlist: Monday 29th September 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 1st October 2025
Start date: January 2026 (with optional transition time in Autumn 2025)
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below:
↗ Application Form↗ Job Description & Person Specification
↗ DBS Policy Statement Schools
↗ Guidance for Safer Work Practices
↗ Childcare Disqualification Requirements
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