School Business Manager

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Job Description

• St Botolphs CEVCP School
• Address: Diss, Norfolk IP22 1DW
• Salary: £29,456 per annum pro rata
• Hours: 32 hours per week across 4 days, 40 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent, required to start 17 August 2026
• Reference: 8879

Following the retirement of the previous post holder, St Botolphs CEVCP School are looking to appoint a permanent, part-time, School Business Manager and administrator to take a leading role in the financial management of the school and support the day-to-day tasks of our busy school office. The successful candidate will also provide general office support including answering the telephone and greeting visitors.

As our School Business Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the school. You will be responsible for managing finance, some HR, premises, and administrative functions and processes, enabling our teachers and staff to focus on delivering a high-quality education for our pupils.

You will:

• have a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and data protection
• understand the importance of safeguarding and child protection in a school setting
• lead on financial planning, budgeting, and reporting to ensure best value
• have excellent organisational and time-management skills
• have strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders
• be proficient in the use of IT systems and software, including Microsoft Office and school-specific administrative systems - Arbor Finance and Arbor MIS.
• have great attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping and data entry
• have the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently as required
• have flexibility and adaptability to respond to the changing needs of the school.

Training on school-based systems and processes will be provided as required.

For more information

Please read thePerson Specification (Word) and the Privacy Notice (pdf).

For an informal chat with Headteacher, Mark Cobbold about the role or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the school office by either calling 01379 890181 or by emailing admin@st-botolphs.suffolk.sch.uk.

How to apply

Please read the Application Guidance (Word) and submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to admin@st-botolphs.suffolk.sch.uk.

Alternatively, please submit your application by post to St Botolphs CEVCP School, Back Hills, Botesdale, Diss, Norfolk IP22 1DW.

Closing date: 1pm, 9 June 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 15 June 2026

We are proud of being a Local Authority school and are not part of a Multi-Academy Trust. St Botolphs is a Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School.

St Botolphs CEVCP is a small school (181 pupils) based on a spacious site with good facilities including a computer suite and library. Our last OFSTED inspection (May 2023) confirmed we continue to be a 'Good' school.

St Botolphs CEVCP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share and adhere to this commitment. Please note that all applicants will be subject to online searches. The successful candidate will also be required to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Benefits of working for the school include being part of a well-supported team, continued training opportunities and enrolment to the Local Government Pension scheme.

St Botolphs CEVCP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment in line with our Safeguarding Policy. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks.

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