School Business Manager
| Posting date: | 12 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 10, points 24-27 - FFE £35412-£38220 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 January 2026 |
| Location: | Prestwich, Manchester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Park View Primary School |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
School Business Manager - About the role
Park View Primary School is part of the Keep Learning Trust and is committed to providing an excellent education by working together, we create lifelong chances and choices for all our pupils. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated school business manager to join our team and play a key role in the operational management of our school office.
As the School Business Manager, you will lead on all aspects of administration within the school office, provide direction to the caretaker with onsite maintenance, health & safety, and compliance. You will work closely with the Headteacher to ensure resources are used effectively to deliver the best outcomes for our pupils.
Key responsibilities include:
• Processing orders and invoices in compliance with statutory and trust requirements.
• HR processes including on boarding, sickness monitoring and SCR upkeep.
• Premises & Facilities: Manage school contracts, site maintenance, and health & safety compliance to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Compliance & Administration: Maintain the school website, oversee efficient office administration.
The successful candidate will:
• Experience working in a school setting is ideal; however, we also welcome applicants with strong transferable skills from other environments.
• Hold (or is working towards) a recognised School Business Manager qualification (CSBM, DSBM, or equivalent) – desirable but not essential.
• To solve problems and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Be highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Be confident in using different systems and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office software/applications.
• Be committed to supporting the values and ethos of the school community.
About the Trust
The Keep Learning Trust is a multi-academy trust that has five unique and wonderful schools all united by our shared aspiration to ensure that every young person receives the best possible education in their formative years. For more information visit our website at www.keeplearningtrust.co.uk
Trust Vision: By working together, we create lifelong chances and choices for all our pupils.
Trust Values: Inspiration; Innovation and Collaboration
Next Steps
If you think this role may be for you and you would like some more information or a look around the school, please get in touch at parkview@keeplearningtrust.co.uk
Closing date: for applications is 30th January 2026.
To apply for this opportunity, highlight this link https://Keep Learning Trust - School Business Manager which will take you to the Vacancies at the Trust, where you will find the job description and person specification. Please complete the application form and return it to parkview@keeplearningtrust.co.uk.
CVs will not be considered by the shortlisting panel.
We reserve the right to close the advert, interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.
Park View Primary School is part of the Keep Learning Trust and is committed to providing an excellent education by working together, we create lifelong chances and choices for all our pupils. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated school business manager to join our team and play a key role in the operational management of our school office.
As the School Business Manager, you will lead on all aspects of administration within the school office, provide direction to the caretaker with onsite maintenance, health & safety, and compliance. You will work closely with the Headteacher to ensure resources are used effectively to deliver the best outcomes for our pupils.
Key responsibilities include:
• Processing orders and invoices in compliance with statutory and trust requirements.
• HR processes including on boarding, sickness monitoring and SCR upkeep.
• Premises & Facilities: Manage school contracts, site maintenance, and health & safety compliance to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Compliance & Administration: Maintain the school website, oversee efficient office administration.
The successful candidate will:
• Experience working in a school setting is ideal; however, we also welcome applicants with strong transferable skills from other environments.
• Hold (or is working towards) a recognised School Business Manager qualification (CSBM, DSBM, or equivalent) – desirable but not essential.
• To solve problems and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Be highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Be confident in using different systems and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office software/applications.
• Be committed to supporting the values and ethos of the school community.
About the Trust
The Keep Learning Trust is a multi-academy trust that has five unique and wonderful schools all united by our shared aspiration to ensure that every young person receives the best possible education in their formative years. For more information visit our website at www.keeplearningtrust.co.uk
Trust Vision: By working together, we create lifelong chances and choices for all our pupils.
Trust Values: Inspiration; Innovation and Collaboration
Next Steps
If you think this role may be for you and you would like some more information or a look around the school, please get in touch at parkview@keeplearningtrust.co.uk
Closing date: for applications is 30th January 2026.
To apply for this opportunity, highlight this link https://Keep Learning Trust - School Business Manager which will take you to the Vacancies at the Trust, where you will find the job description and person specification. Please complete the application form and return it to parkview@keeplearningtrust.co.uk.
CVs will not be considered by the shortlisting panel.
We reserve the right to close the advert, interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.