School Business Manager – Stockton Heath Primary School
About Us
Stockton Heath Primary School is a large two form entry primary school located in the centre of Stockton Heath village.
The role
Due to the retirement of our current School Business Manager, the Headteacher and Governing Body are looking to appoint a highly organised, motivated and skilled School Business Manager to join our dedicated, forward-thinking school leadership team.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the leadership of the school, overseeing financial management, HR, administration, premises and health and safety, ensuring the effective and efficient running of the school.
We are looking for someone who has:
- strong financial management and budgeting skills
- experience of managing administrative systems, HR processes and school operations
- experience of managing premises, health and safety and service contracts
- high expectations of themselves and others, with a commitment to excellence
- the ability to work in partnership and communicate effectively with staff, governors, parents and external agencies
And someone who is:
- highly organised, flexible and able to prioritise workload effectively
- proactive, solution-focused and a strong team player
In return, we offer:
- a successful, award-winning school with high expectations for pupils’ achievement
- the challenge and stimulation of working in a large two form entry primary school at the heart of the local community
- a warm, welcoming, friendly atmosphere
- a professional, purposeful and efficient working environment
- excellent continuing professional development opportunities and a very passionate, supportive team
- hard working, supportive staff who are overwhelmingly positive about the support they receive to protect their wellbeing
- pupils who ‘embody our core values of friendship and respect’ (Ofsted, January 2024)
Our school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. More information can be found on the DBS website .
Key dates
Closing date: Midday Monday 8 June 2026
To Start: 1 September 2026
Interviews and tasks: Thursday 11 June 2026
School visits/tours are offered at the following times:
Friday 8 May 2026 2:00pmTuesday 12 May 2026 1:00pmThursday 14 May 2026 2:00pmMonday 18 May 2026 11:00amThursday 21 May 2026 10:00am
Please contact the school office on 01925 215640 to confirm attendance at one of the above tours.
Key Info
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 32 hours per week – term time plus three weeks. Flexible working hours available with the option of working some of the hours from home.
Stockton Heath Primary School, West Avenue, Stockton Heath, Warrington WA4 6HX
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