School Business Manager

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Aldrington CE Primary School is looking for a highly motivated, skilled individual to join our senior team as school business manager.

In this crucial role, you will manage school finance, human resources, data protection and health and safety as leader of a dedicated, proactive office team and lead on estate management in liaison with the premises manager.

Paid weeks per year: 45.05 (inclusive of holiday entitlement, dependent on any existing years of service)

Start date: 1st September 2026, with agreed paid induction/handover prior to this.

About the Role

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience from a similar role within an education setting or equivalent;
• Proficiency in financial management, budgeting and procurement, personnel procedures and resource allocation;
• A comprehensive understanding of health and safety compliance, safeguarding protocols and estate management;
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail;
• Effective leadership and management of administrative staff;
• Ability to work strategically alongside the Headteacher and Governors.

We offer a supportive and happy environment, with a strong Christian ethos, where staff embrace opportunities to develop professionally and work together to make a difference, ensuring that all children reach their potential and develop a love for learning. "Staff feel well-supported by leaders and describe the school as 'a family who look after each other'. Morale is high. Staff are proud to work at the school." Ofsted Jan 2026

This post is for 37 hours a week term-time only (worked 39 weeks per year), Monday to Friday, (8.30am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 4.30pm on Fridays, or equivalent, with an unpaid lunch break).

Grade M11, £39,862 to £42,839 pro rata. Actual £34,534 to £37,113.

Induction training specific to the post will be provided.

Please telephone if you would like to visit the school, otherwise we encourage you to look at our website https://www.aldrington.org/ to find out more about Aldrington.

Closing date: Tuesday 19th May 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 3rd June 2026

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office: admin@aldrington.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Telephone: 01273 542656

Website: https://www.aldrington.org

Additional Information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Company Information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.