Location
Brinscall St John's Church Of England/methodist Primary School, Harbour Lane, Brinscall, Chorley, PR6 8PT (178 on roll)
Tel: 01254 830700
School website: www.brinscall.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
We are looking for appoint a welcoming, approachable and flexible person to join our team. Our school office is at the heart of our busy and friendly school, therefore are looking for someone who has their own unique blend of qualities and will support us to embed our Christian vision to Shine with the Light of Jesus and support our school family into the future. As our School Business Manager, you will play a crucial role in the efficient and effective operation of our school.
This role is not a front-of-office or reception-based position. Instead, it is a behind-the-scenes, operational role focused on ensuring the schools financial management and ordering systems are efficient, accurate, and run smoothly. The hours and days are completely flexible and will be discussed at interview.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining robust financial processes, managing budgets, and overseeing procurement and administrative systems. The working hours will be arranged to support these core functions, ensuring consistency, compliance, and the effective day-to-day running of the schools business operations. The successful candidate is not required to run the day to day office jobs but is more behind the scenes. This position is term time only plus 5 days (including 5 inset days).
Please note the salary quoted is full time 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.
The closing date is 9am 17/06/2026
Essential Qualifications
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Desirable Qualifications
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Essential Experience
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Desirable Experience
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For an informal discussion please contact:
Candidates are encouraged and welcome to come and visit the school in advance or speak with the Headteacher, Mrs Joanna Owen via telephone if they wish.
Proposed Interview Date:
24/06/2026
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
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.
