School Business Manager
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 March 2026 |
| Location: | Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 4DN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | c1a9ffaa-4a50-4b97-bc8e-2ed47b345602 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
About Shiplake C.E. Primary School
Shiplake C.E. Primary School is a thriving village school at the heart of its community, known for its strong academic foundations, nurturing environment and close relationships where every child is valued and supported to flourish.
Guided by our Christian vision and the pillars of faith, learning, innovation and community, we encourage curiosity, resilience and compassion so pupils can thrive in school and beyond.
With dedicated staff, supportive governors and an engaged parent community, we work together to maintain high standards and continuous improvement, ensuring every member of our small school plays a role in shaping its culture and future.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced, strategic and highly organised School Business Manager to join our leadership team. This is a pivotal role within the school, working closely with the Headteacher and Governing Body to ensure strong financial stewardship, operational effectiveness and full statutory compliance.
The School Business Manager will play a central role in ensuring the school operates efficiently and sustainably, enabling staff to focus on delivering excellent education for our pupils.
Key responsibilities include financial management and school budgeting; regular input to school development plan and strategy; maintain and develop school administration and communication systems; risk management and compliance oversight; line management of operational staff and contractors.
Full role specification available along with application form from the school’s website www.shiplakeprimary.org.uk
Who We Are Looking For
• Strong financial, organisational and operational leadership skills
• Strategic thinking with strong operational discipline
• Excellent communication, collaboration and relationship skills
• High levels of integrity and professionalism
• Prior experience of working within an education environment would be ideal
Visits to the school are welcome – please contact the school office to arrange an appointment by calling 0118 940 2024 or email office.3810@shiplake.oxon.sch.uk
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and educational provider. The school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to have evidence of, or undertake, an Enhanced DBS check.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
About Shiplake C.E. Primary School
Shiplake C.E. Primary School is a thriving village school at the heart of its community, known for its strong academic foundations, nurturing environment and close relationships where every child is valued and supported to flourish.
Guided by our Christian vision and the pillars of faith, learning, innovation and community, we encourage curiosity, resilience and compassion so pupils can thrive in school and beyond.
With dedicated staff, supportive governors and an engaged parent community, we work together to maintain high standards and continuous improvement, ensuring every member of our small school plays a role in shaping its culture and future.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced, strategic and highly organised School Business Manager to join our leadership team. This is a pivotal role within the school, working closely with the Headteacher and Governing Body to ensure strong financial stewardship, operational effectiveness and full statutory compliance.
The School Business Manager will play a central role in ensuring the school operates efficiently and sustainably, enabling staff to focus on delivering excellent education for our pupils.
Key responsibilities include financial management and school budgeting; regular input to school development plan and strategy; maintain and develop school administration and communication systems; risk management and compliance oversight; line management of operational staff and contractors.
Full role specification available along with application form from the school’s website www.shiplakeprimary.org.uk
Who We Are Looking For
• Strong financial, organisational and operational leadership skills
• Strategic thinking with strong operational discipline
• Excellent communication, collaboration and relationship skills
• High levels of integrity and professionalism
• Prior experience of working within an education environment would be ideal
Visits to the school are welcome – please contact the school office to arrange an appointment by calling 0118 940 2024 or email office.3810@shiplake.oxon.sch.uk
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and educational provider. The school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to have evidence of, or undertake, an Enhanced DBS check.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.