School Business Manager

1 week ago

Colchester, United Kingdom Essex Full time

Job Ref No. ECC2010-66S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: LGPS 8 points 25-28Position Start Date: 26/01/2026 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: PermanentApplication Close: 20/12/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: 7/1/26 Shortlisting Starts: 20/12/2025Required to start as soon as possible in JanuaryWe are looking to appoint an experienced, motivated and highly organised School Business Manager to join our Office team.Do you have the financial skills, energy and enthusiaism to join our positive and happy school office? Do you work well independently using good judgement and initiative.You would be responsible for finance and accounting including budget setting and monitoring, HR, Payroll, GDPR and general office administration.You will be expected to work in partnership with the Headteacher, Governing Body, Catering Manager and all members of the school community in a friendly and professional manner.We can offer you a welcoming community school with a great team of friendly and dedicated staff. Interesting work in a supportive environment and never a dull dayKnowledge of school based systems, including SIMS/FMS would be preferable. Experience of payroll systems is essential. Where possible we would like to offer the successful candidate some 'handover days' to support a smooth transition.Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the School Office to arrange a visit with our Headteacher Amanda Mitchelson.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, enhanced DBS and childcare disqualification declarationInformation about the SchoolOld Heath Community Primary School is a popular one form entry primary school on the outskirts of Colchester town centre. We are a happy school with very hard working, polite and smiley children who love to have fun too The same can be said for the adultsThe school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.All post are subject to safer recruitment procedures and the successful applicant will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check as part of their pre-employment checks and provide satisfactory references.All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.DocumentsPlease be aware that some uploaded documents may require special software such as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader to view. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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