School Business Manager - Caversham Primary School
| Posting date: | 18 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £39,677 to £45,253 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 January 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Reading Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Permanent - Required ASAP – Full time – 37 hours a week (four days a week would be considered) - Term time only plus 5 inset days + 2 weeks (other arrangements would be considered).
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated School Business Manager to play a vital role in supporting the smooth and effective running of the school.
Working closely with the Co-Headteachers and senior leadership team, the School Business Manager will oversee the planning, development and delivery of the school’s support functions — including finance, HR, administration, facilities and health and safety — ensuring that resources are used efficiently to support high-quality education aligned with our school’s vision and values.
Caversham Primary School is a warm, welcoming and vibrant primary school in Caversham, Reading, with a strong sense of community at its core.
Our dedicated and hard-working staff work with energy, positivity and kindness to ensure that all our pupils have every opportunity to thrive. If you are ready to make a difference and be an important part of what makes our school a very special place to work, we would love to hear from you.
Application packs are available from our school office. Visits are welcomed.
Please email admin@cavershamprimary.reading.sch.uk or phone on 0118 937 5454 or visit: https://www.cavershamprimary.org/
Closing date for applications: Sunday 25th January 2026
Interviews will take place on: Tuesday 10th February 2026
Please do not send a CV, as for the purpose of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms. We welcome applicants from everyone, particularly under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation and religion.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share that commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check & staff childcare disclosure declaration.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated School Business Manager to play a vital role in supporting the smooth and effective running of the school.
Working closely with the Co-Headteachers and senior leadership team, the School Business Manager will oversee the planning, development and delivery of the school’s support functions — including finance, HR, administration, facilities and health and safety — ensuring that resources are used efficiently to support high-quality education aligned with our school’s vision and values.
Caversham Primary School is a warm, welcoming and vibrant primary school in Caversham, Reading, with a strong sense of community at its core.
Our dedicated and hard-working staff work with energy, positivity and kindness to ensure that all our pupils have every opportunity to thrive. If you are ready to make a difference and be an important part of what makes our school a very special place to work, we would love to hear from you.
Application packs are available from our school office. Visits are welcomed.
Please email admin@cavershamprimary.reading.sch.uk or phone on 0118 937 5454 or visit: https://www.cavershamprimary.org/
Closing date for applications: Sunday 25th January 2026
Interviews will take place on: Tuesday 10th February 2026
Please do not send a CV, as for the purpose of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms. We welcome applicants from everyone, particularly under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation and religion.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share that commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check & staff childcare disclosure declaration.
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