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School Business Manager - Caversham and Newbridge Nursery School

  • Employer: Reading Borough Council
  • Reference: SCH2346
  • Published: Thu 14/09/2023, 1:00 AM
  • Closing on: Sun 08/10/2023, 1:00 AM
  • Working Pattern: Full Time
  • Hours: 37.00
  • Salary: £36,420 to £39,196 Per year
  • DBS Check: No
  • Location: Reading

Full time - 37 hours per week, Term time plus Inset Days plus an additional 3 weeks - Permanent position available to start immediately

The Executive Headteacher and Governors of the REYS federation wish to appoint a dynamic, professional, highly organised, conscientious and efficient School Business Manager who can promote the highest standard of business ethos.

The successful candidate would be working across both Caversham (who operate 51 weeks per year) and New Bridge Nursery, a small maintained nursery school, also in Caversham that is open term time only.


Our School Business Manager will support the Head of School by strategically leading and managing finance, HR, Premises and Health and Safety.

We are looking for an experienced Business Manager who has a proven record in a school environment who wants to further their career by managing 2 sites.

The successful applicant would be able to offer:

  • Organisational skills and ability to monitor financial administration
  • Experience with Human Resources, and line management duties
  • Property management, including recording compliance regulation documents
  • ICT management
  • A good understanding of Health & Safety requirements


We offer a strong positive and enthusiastic team who are committed to achieving the best outcomes for our children, you would receive training and opportunities to develop your skills, plus the benefits of working for the Local Authority, including pension scheme and the employee assistance scheme.

Visits to the sites would be welcomed with prior arrangement.

Further details and an application pack are available from our Website www.reysfederation.org or by email request to admin@cavershamnursery.reading.sch.uk

Closing Date: Monday 2nd October
Shortlisting  Tuesday 3rd October

Interviews: Thursday 12th October


The REYS Federation which comprises of Blagdon, Caversham and New Bridge Nursery Schools, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

This role requires an enhanced DBS check and we may conduct a social media search for successful candidates. 

CVs will not be accepted; please request an application pack via the above email or download one from our website.

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  • Employer: Reading Borough Council
  • Reference: SCH2346
  • Published: Thu 14/09/2023, 1:00 AM
  • Closing on: Sun 08/10/2023, 1:00 AM
  • Working Pattern: Full Time
  • Hours: 37.00
  • Salary: £36,420 to £39,196 Per year
  • DBS Check: No
  • Location: Reading