Overview
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, proactive and highly motivated Business Manager to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the effective management and strategic development of our school's finances, HR, premises and operational contracts . You don't need prior school experience to thrive in this job - if you are a solution-focused and numbers-driven professional looking for a high-impact role with a great work-life balance, we want to hear from you.
This is a full/part time position, with flexibility around how the hours are worked. We can offer one of the following working patterns:
- 8:00am – 4:00pm working 4 days per week (with 30 min lunch)
- 8:00am – 4:00pm working 5 days per week (with 30 min lunch)
- Full-time weekly hours (37.5 hrs) condensed across 4 longer working days
We welcome applications from candidates able to start in either July or September 2026, offering flexibility to support existing commitments and notice periods.
The successful candidate will also attend six Full Governing Board meetings and three Finance, Personnel and Premises Committee meetings each year, which are usually held in the evening.
Following our Good Ofsted judgement in March 2025, we are proud to be a positive, ambitious and forward-thinking school community with children at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to excellence and our belief that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive and achieve their full potential.
We can offer you
- A warm, welcoming and highly supportive team culture where collaboration, wellbeing and professional respect are genuinely valued
- A rewarding leadership role where your contribution will have a direct and meaningful impact on the continued success of the school
- Excellent professional development opportunities, including high-quality training, mentoring and career progression within an educational setting
- A term-time only working pattern (39 working weeks, including INSET days), offering an excellent work-life balance with approximately 13 weeks of school holidays each year to spend with family, travel or recharge
- Access to the excellent benefits of working in a school, including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, alongside nationally aligned pay and conditions
- Access to a comprehensive staff wellbeing package through our Schools Mutual membership, including confidential counselling support, physiotherapy services, mindfulness and relaxation programmes, menopause support and a 24/7 GP helpline
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance, with access to leadership wellbeing support, professional coaching and wellbeing resources designed specifically for school staff and leaders
- Happy, motivated and well-behaved pupils who are enthusiastic about learning and take pride in their school
- A caring, inclusive and community-focused school with strong relationships between staff, pupils, parents and the wider community
- A positive working environment where staff wellbeing, teamwork and work-life balance are actively supported
- The opportunity to work alongside an experienced leadership team and committed governing body within a school that is committed to continuous improvement and high standards
We recognise the importance of supporting the wellbeing of school staff and are committed to creating a positive, sustainable and supportive working environment where colleagues can thrive professionally and personally.
Redbourn Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please ensure full contact details are provided for all referees.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage the school's financial planning, budgeting, and reporting processes to ensure fiscal responsibility and sustainability.
- Oversee administrative operations, facilities management, and resource allocation, managing value-for-money procurement, school lettings, and extended childcare services.
- Support human resources functions such as staff recruitment, onboarding, payroll and performance management.
- Liaise with external agencies, suppliers, and stakeholders to foster positive relationships and secure necessary services.
- Coordinate with teaching staff to understand operational needs and facilitate effective communication across departments.
- Supervise site maintenance, manage health and safety compliance, mitigate operational risks, and coordinate staff safety training.
- Develop and implement policies that promote efficiency, compliance, and best practices within the school.
- Attend half-termly Governing Board and committee meetings to provide strategic updates, and collaborate with external supplier networks.
- Maintain absolute confidentiality and strictly uphold school policies regarding safeguarding, child protection, and equal opportunities.
- Support the Headteacher with daily administrative needs, attend staff briefings, and adapt to evolving school priorities as required.
Qualifications
- Strong leadership and management experience, including overseeing teams, resources and administrative/financial procedures.
- Proven ability to set and manage budgets and produce financial reports. An understanding of the CFR framework would be beneficial but not essential.
- High-level numeracy, literacy and IT skills, especially Excel/Word, with excellent attention to detail.
- Educated to A‑Level (or equivalent) with GCSE Maths & English
- Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with staff, governors, parents, pupils and contractors.
- Sound understanding of data protection, confidentiality, health & safety, and ability to use online systems effectively.
- Personally demonstrates integrity, organisation, resilience, problem‑solving, flexibility, and a strong commitment to safeguarding.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
Pay: £42,839.00-£51,356.00 per year
Work Location: In person
