School Business Manager
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, M12 5TL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 538d8f6c-1be1-4db1-a73a-7a68cd062841 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Due to the retirement of our long-serving current postholder, we are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic School Business Manager to join the team at our successful 2 form entry primary school. We aim for the successful candidate to take up post before the retirement of our current SBM so that there is a substantial period of effective hand-over.
You will be committed to maintaining and promoting the high standards and expectations we have at St Richard’s. In your application, it will be essential that you are able to articulate your positive support for the strong Catholic ethos of our school.
Qualifications:
Essential
• NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) in Business/Finance/Administration, or significant relevant experience.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
Desirable
• CSBM/DSBM or equivalent school-business-management qualification.
• Training in school finance systems (e.g., SIMS FMS, Arbor Finance).
• Clerking qualification or governance training.
• Health & Safety qualification (IOSH, NEBOSH).
• HR/Payroll administration training.
What the school offers its staff
St Richard’s Roman Catholic Primary School is a happy, warm and caring school with a dedicated team who work hard to support each other and provide the best care and education for all our children. We are currently graded Good by Ofsted (June 2024) and our RE (Section 48) inspection of October 2025 judged the school to be outstanding in all areas.
Please visit our website www.st-richards.manchester.sch.uk in order to find out more about our school. We encourage and warmly welcome visits. If you wish to visit, please e-mail head@st-richards.manchester.sch.uk to make an appointment.
St Richard’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service, satisfactory references and completion of the CES Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Disclosure Form and any other recommended checks.
The application form, job description and person specification are available from the school website or by e-mail to vacancies@st-richards.manchester.sch.uk Completed applications should also be returned to this email address. Only applications received on the CES application form will be considered for short-listing. N.B. The application form has been personalised to St Richard’s (Request for Consent section, pages 15 – 16). Applicants should not download the form directly from the CES website.
(The recruitment timeline is longer than usual to take account of variations in Easter holidays)
Commitment to safeguarding
St Richard’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service, satisfactory references and completion of the CES Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Disclosure Form and any other recommended checks.
Due to the retirement of our long-serving current postholder, we are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic School Business Manager to join the team at our successful 2 form entry primary school. We aim for the successful candidate to take up post before the retirement of our current SBM so that there is a substantial period of effective hand-over.
You will be committed to maintaining and promoting the high standards and expectations we have at St Richard’s. In your application, it will be essential that you are able to articulate your positive support for the strong Catholic ethos of our school.
Qualifications:
Essential
• NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) in Business/Finance/Administration, or significant relevant experience.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
Desirable
• CSBM/DSBM or equivalent school-business-management qualification.
• Training in school finance systems (e.g., SIMS FMS, Arbor Finance).
• Clerking qualification or governance training.
• Health & Safety qualification (IOSH, NEBOSH).
• HR/Payroll administration training.
What the school offers its staff
St Richard’s Roman Catholic Primary School is a happy, warm and caring school with a dedicated team who work hard to support each other and provide the best care and education for all our children. We are currently graded Good by Ofsted (June 2024) and our RE (Section 48) inspection of October 2025 judged the school to be outstanding in all areas.
Please visit our website www.st-richards.manchester.sch.uk in order to find out more about our school. We encourage and warmly welcome visits. If you wish to visit, please e-mail head@st-richards.manchester.sch.uk to make an appointment.
St Richard’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service, satisfactory references and completion of the CES Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Disclosure Form and any other recommended checks.
The application form, job description and person specification are available from the school website or by e-mail to vacancies@st-richards.manchester.sch.uk Completed applications should also be returned to this email address. Only applications received on the CES application form will be considered for short-listing. N.B. The application form has been personalised to St Richard’s (Request for Consent section, pages 15 – 16). Applicants should not download the form directly from the CES website.
(The recruitment timeline is longer than usual to take account of variations in Easter holidays)
Commitment to safeguarding
St Richard’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service, satisfactory references and completion of the CES Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Disclosure Form and any other recommended checks.