School Business Manager
Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of our pupils at Old Sarum Primary School.
Our staff are hardworking, dedicated and flexible individuals who support our high quality teaching and learning throughout the school. We believe our school community should be ‘A home for the heart, an adventure for the mind and a foundation for the future’ and we strive to make a daily difference in the lives of our pupils and their families.
The role will involve managing all matters within the school which are supportive to the smooth running of teaching and learning. This will include preparing and monitoring the school’s budget, managing the admin and premises teams, maintaining the Single Central Record to a high standard and contributing, at a strategic level, to financial planning, staffing, personnel systems, risk assessments, marketing and site management.
Why work at Old Sarum Primary School?
- Pupil wellbeing and their outcomes are at the heart of school life.
- We have supportive parents and we pride ourselves on being at the center of the local community.
- We are part of a supportive Multi Academy Trust where good practice is shared and development is encouraged.
- We have an open, welcoming supportive staff team with a focus on improving practice and raising standards.
- Our pupils demonstrate an excitement for learning.
- Staff wellbeing is promoted and encouraged.
Personal attributes
We are looking for a School Business Manager who is highly motivated, enthusiastic and creative to join our hardworking, supportive team.
Salary & Benefits
Salary: MLP Grade I £32,654 to £35,234 pro rata
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Working Weeks: 41 weeks, Term time plus two weeks in the holidays
Responsible to: Academy Leader
Location
Old Sarum Primary School
Pheasant Drive
Old Sarum
Salisbury
SP4 6GH
Supporting document
Deadline and how to apply
Should you have any specific queries, which are not answered by the information we have provided, or wish to visit us prior to making an application, please contact us on 01722 410677.
Please apply through the TES portal and include the following within your supporting statement:
- Your reasons for applying to become the School Business Manager of Old Sarum Primary School, including reasons why you wish to move from your current role
- Your understanding of the context of our school
- Relevant experience to date
- Your priorities as the new School Business Manager
Closing Date: Monday 2nd June at 9am
Interviews: Week commencing 9th June 2025
Equal opportunities
Old Sarum Primary School, part of Magna Learning Partnership, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced DBS clearance.
A Social Media check will be carried out on all applicants invited to interview. Old Sarum Primary School will not discriminate in any area of employment and confirms its commitment to equality of opportunity in all areas. Applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.