Whittle-le-woods Church Of England Primary School, Preston Road, Whittle-le-woods, Chorley, PR6 7PS (244 on roll)
Tel: 01257 262732
School website: www.whittleprimary.com
We are seeking to appoint a School Business Manager 1 at our school to start on 1st September 2026 and to include a few hand-over days during the school summer holiday. This is following the planned retirement of our long-standing bursar who has been involved with the school for over 26 years.
This is a Grade 8 role and the successful candidate will be working 37 hour per week with flexible start and finish times, term time plus 2 additional weeks (negotiable) during school holidays - days to be agreed with Senior Leaders. We are a school of over 243 pupils covering the age range of 4-11 and have a pre-school on site overseen by the governing board (section 47 provision). Our Pre-school and Out of School Care generates considerable income, which results in the school having a healthy budget which we enjoy putting to use in creative ways.
This role is well established within the school and routines and procedures are all in place but available for review by the successful candidate. The School Business Manager will work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to manage the day to day running of the school, all aspects of health and safety, HR and financial planning and the communication systems within school and with other agencies. The schools Enquiries and Admissions Secretary (4 days per week) is line managed by the School Business Manager as is the school Site Supervisor.
As well as the Lancashire County Council
- Be highly motivated and respectful
- Be kind, compassionate and have discretion
- Have a love of school life and be able to enthuse children and the whole school community
- Be involved with school events e.g. Summer fairs
- Have high expectations of themselves as well as of their team
- Be able to think creatively with regards to budget planning and considering how best to develop the curriculum and provision for our pupils
- Be aspiring towards further leadership opportunities
- Be able to work within a team in a flexible and supportive manner
- Be able to bring something new to the school
- Have completed a DBS check and have a understanding of and uphold the schools Safeguarding Policy and Child Protection Procedures
- Previous experience within a school setting would be of benefit and an advantage
Applications should include a letter outlining how you will go the extra mile for our pupils, what you would hope to develop and lead within the school and vision for getting the best from a school budget.
Visits are encouraged.
Should you wish to visit the school, please contact the headteacher:
[email protected]
For further information about the school please also visit the school website.
Completed applications forms and personal statements/letter of applications (maximum 2 sides of A4) should be sent to the headteacher:
[email protected]
Please note the salary quoted is full year equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
Closing Date: 12 Noon 08/06/2026
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
