School Business Manager

Job details
Posting date:	20 January 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	Competitive
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	19 February 2026
Location:	Bolton, BL1 4LG
Company:	inploi
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	75779849

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Summary

Job Title: School Business Manager

School name: Gilnow Primary School

Salary: Grade I Point 31-35 £41,771- £46,142 per annum pro-rata (Actual £35,768 - £39,511 per annum)

Working Pattern: 37 hours per week (term time + 5 days)

8:30 4:30 Mon Thurs; 8:30 4:00 Fri

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing date: Monday 2nd February at 9am

Interview and Task: Tuesday 10th February

Start date: Monday 20th April

The Role: Due to the retirement of our long-standing postholder, Gilnow Primary School is seeking an outstanding School Business Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and play a key role in the strategic leadership of our school.

Key responsibilities will include:

To work with HT, SLT and Governors to ensure that the school meets its educational aims and achieves improved standards of learning and attainment
To give strategic vision and leadership to all aspects of budget, finance, premises, risk management, health and safety, human resources and support services
To have an active role in whole school self-evaluation, strategic and annual planning processes
To lead, operate, maintain and develop the financial procedures and systems of the school ensuring that legal and safety requirements with regard to people and 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

At Gilnow we can offer you the opportunity to:

Become part of our friendly, hardworking and supportive staff and Governing Board team.
Benefit from a strong programme of CPD and staff development.
Make a difference to the experiences and life chances of our children and families.

The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate:

Experience working in a school business environment or a comparable leadership role.
Strong financial understanding with experience managing budgets and financial planning.
Comprehensive knowledge of health and safety regulations, HR practices, and compliance requirements.
The ability to both lead and work well within teams.
Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Visits to school are strongly encouraged please telephone the School Office to book an appointment.

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Completed applications should be returned to:

Miss Denise Gillespie (Business Manager)
Gilnow Primary School

Gilnow Gardens

Bolton

BL1 4LG
Tel: 01204 333724

Email: office@gilnow.bolton.sch.uk

The School is committed to safer recruitment practice, and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a barred list check.

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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