School Business Manager
| Posting date: | 15 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 January 2026 |
| Location: | Stockport, SK5 6TP |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75773471 |
Summary
Vale View Primary School
Mill Lane, Reddish, Stockport, SK5 6TP
Job Title: School Business Manager
Hours: 37 per week
Salary: £29,452.54 - £33,488.28 (SO1 pro rata)
Contract: Full Time, Term Time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP after appointment
Vale View Primary School currently has an exciting opportunity to recruit a School Business Manager. The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a primary school, and a good knowledge of strategic planning including financial, Human Resources, Information Technology, Health, Safety and estates to ensure the school makes the best possible use of the resources available.
Knowledge of SIMs and FMS would be advantageous. We are looking for someone who has excellent communication skills, is highly motivated, enthusiastic, resilient and who can effectively lead others. The School Business Manager is a key role in the school. You will work with our caring and dedicated team to support children’s learning and social development.
Vale View Primary is a larger than average school situated at the heart of the local community. Our vision is to work with our families to ensure that children are well prepared for the next stage of their education. We do this by ensuring children have access to a wide range of experiences through a broad and rich curriculum. We are committed to developing our staff team and providing opportunities for self-development and career progression. You will work with a highly committed and experienced team to build on and develop the success of the school.
About you:
You will have experience of working in school finance or administration or have a background in financial services
You will have managerial experience and be able to motivate and lead a team effectively
You will have excellent literacy, numeracy and IT skills
You will be highly organised, committed, motivated, enthusiastic and flexible
You will enjoy working as part of a team
You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work in partnership with parents, staff and outside agencies
You will have a sound knowledge of safeguarding
About us:
Our pupils are enthusiastic and are proud of their school
We have a highly committed team of professionals
We offer an excellent working environment and high-quality resources
We provide opportunities to take part in high quality CPD and work with colleagues from beyond our school
The support of a committed and experienced Local Governing Body
This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly dedicated and friendly team. If you would like to visit the school, please contact the School Business Manager, Miss Georgina White for further information. Email: admin@valeview.stockport.sch.uk
Please submit completed applications to the email or address above by the closing date.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Stockport Council Valuing Diversity
Closing Date: Tuesday 13th January 2026
Interview Date: Monday 19th January 2026
Supporting Documents
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