Business Manager
Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy. Please apply on the Catholic Education Service Support Staff Application Form which is available from our website at www.stannes.cheshire.sch.uk
Please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.
School Business Manager (Primary)
Grade 7
39 weeks + 4 additional weeks
£30,559 – £33,366 per annum (pro rata) Take home pay approximately £25,270 – £27,580 per annum
St. Anne’s Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint a professional and highly organised School Business Manager to provide effective leadership and management of the school’s business functions.
The post holder will work closely with the Headteacher and Governing Body to ensure the efficient and effective use of resources, supporting the delivery of high-quality education and achieving best value at all times. St. Anne’s Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school and the successful candidate will be expected to support and promote the Catholic ethos of the school.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic and operational management of the school’s financial resources, including budget setting, monitoring, reporting and audit compliance
Providing business, financial and administrative advice to the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body
Managing and developing administrative and support services, including line management of staff
Responsibility for personnel administration, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, local authority and school policies
Oversight of school premises management, including health and safety, security, maintenance and liaison with contractors
Acting as Systems Manager for school management information and finance systems
Preparation and submission of statutory returns to the Local Authority, Ofsted and the Department for Education
Attendance at relevant Governing Body and committee meetings
Feeding back and liaising with the senior leadership team when required.
Supporting income generation activities, including grants and fundraising
What the School Can Offer:
A welcoming, inclusive and supportive Catholic school community
A committed Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body
A professional and collaborative working environment
Opportunities for professional development and training
The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the strategic development of the school
Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident
St. Anne’s Catholic Primary School is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to supporting applicants with disabilities and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Safeguarding
St. Anne’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, this appointment will be made in accordance with the school’s Safer Recruitment Policy. An online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of the school’s due diligence checks. Safeguarding is the responsibility of every adult employed by, or invited to deliver services at St Anne’s Catholic Primary School. We recognise our responsibility to safeguard all who access school and promote the welfare of all our pupils by protecting them from harm.
Closing date: Wednesday 11th February 2026 at 12pm.
Please e-mail application to head@stannes.cheshire.sch.uk
Shortlisting: Friday 13th February 2026
Interviews and tasks: Friday 6th March 2026
Start date: Monday 13th April (subject to safeguarding checks
Salary range
- £30,559 - £33,366 per year