School Business Manager Required September 2026
Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery
Band H, points 23 – 29, £34,434 - £39,862 (f.t.e.)
35 hours per week, term time only
We are looking for a highly motivated, pro-active, forward thinking and dedicated School Business Manager to join our hard working, talented and friendly school community. The unique role within our Leadership Team balances both operational and strategic responsibilities including, but not limited to, budget ownership, HR, Premises and Health & Safety.
We are looking for a School Business Manager who has:
- Experience and knowledge of business, finance and resource management
- Experience of setting, managing and monitoring budgets
- Leadership and line management experience
- Good understanding of HR, Health & Safety and remises management
- Ability to work autonomously, prioritise, set and meet deadlines
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and learn on the fly
- Great communication with flexible ‘can do’ attitude and a good sense of humour
In Return We Offer
- Work as part of a dedicated and experienced School Leadership Team
- Flexible working hour
- Support, training and a considered handover
- Established systems and processes in place
- An experienced warm, friendly and supportive team.
The role is well suited to an experienced School Business Manager who can work independently in partnership with the Headteacher, or someone looking to make the next step in their career in an educational setting. We also welcome those with transferrable skills from outside the education sector.
To apply please email rjones@sandilands.w-berks.sch.uk or look on our website https://sandilands.w-berks.sch.uk/Job-Vacancies/ for an application form, job description and person specification.
Visits to the school are encouraged and can be booked by calling the school office on 01635 40318.
Deadline for applications*: 12 noon, Monday 22nd June 2026
Interviews: week beginning Monday 22nd June 2026
- We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.
This 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. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks
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