Location
Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson, Holland Place, Off Reedyford Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8HD (193 on roll)
Tel: 01282 612319
School website: www.holy-saviour.lancsngfl.ac.uk
Summary
The Governors of Holy Saviour RC Primary School are looking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and efficient School Business Manager to join our busy school team. This position is Monday Friday, 37 hours per week, full year. This is not a term-time only position. You will be required to work during the school holidays.
The role is varied and challenging. The right applicant will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to remain calm, while working in a high-pressure environment. With a flexible and innovative approach, the ideal applicant will have an eye for detail as well as business development to build on existing financial, budgetary and administrative processes.
We offer a supportive Governing Body who are committed to continuous professional development and a highly committed Senior Leadership Team. We are a warm welcoming and happy school community. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Mrs Cathy Baxter, Headteacher via email:
[email protected]
Please Note: CVs are not accepted and the full CES Application form must be completed.
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 12 noon 07/08/2026
Essential Qualifications
- GCSE education to include English Language and Maths (or equivalent)
- Achievement of the Certificate in School Business Management or relevant finance qualification
Essential Experience
- Relevant experience in finance
- Experience of SIMS (FMS)
- Experience of SIMS Personnel
- Experience of SIMS.net, SIMS FMS and ParentPay
- Experience of setting up and operating school systems
- Accountancy experience/ qualification
Desirable Experience
- Experience of premises and grounds maintenance
- Experience of leading performance management of staff
- Experience of preparing and submitting bids for funding from outside agencies including lettings
For an informal discussion please contact:
Proposed Interview Date:
20/08/2026
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.
