School Business Manager

3 days ago


Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom West Sussex County Council Full time

About Us

ST RICHARD'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

We are looking to appoint a School Business Manager to join our wonderful school as a key member of our team. We are a caring and happy school community and the successful candidate would be responsible for supporting us through managing and leading the day to day operational aspects of the school including finance, administration, procurement, human resources, employment, estate management, health and safety as well as reporting to and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team. We are a one and a half-form entry primary school, situated in Chichester. We have a committed team of staff who work hard to provide outstanding learning opportunities using our school and our local environment.

We can offer:

  • The chance to be part of a caring Christian environment.
  • Wonderful office administration support.
  • Delightful children and families.
  • An incredibly supportive teaching/non-teaching and governor team to work within.
  • Continuing professional development.

Job Details

Salary: Grade 8/9 £32,597 - £39,152 (pro rata)

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 32 hours over 4 days per week

Location: St Richard's Catholic Primary School

Interviews: Thursday 13th November 2025

What You Need to Succeed

We are looking for someone with:

  • Experience as a School Business Manager or within a financial environment
  • The SBM certificate or diploma or be willing to undertake this.
  • Good communication skills, both orally and verbally and be able to work effectively with children, staff, parents, governors and the wider community.
  • A logical, strategic and positive, 'can do' attitude to school life.
  • Excellent ICT skills and up-to-date knowledge of systems and processes that support good school management such as Bromcom.

Further Information

St Richard's Catholic Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.

Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).

Once complete please return this to

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the 'Apply online' button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.

The reference number for this role is SCHO01266.

LOCATION

Chichester area

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent

JOB TYPE

Education - School Support

CLOSING DATE

10 November 2025



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