School Business Manager

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Job Details

• St Botolphs CEVCP School
• Address: Diss, Norfolk IP22 1DW
• Salary: £29,456 per annum pro rata
• Hours: 32 hours per week across 4 days, 40 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent, required to start 17 August 2026
• Reference: 8879

Following the retirement of the previous post holder, St Botolphs CEVCP School are looking to appoint a permanent, part‑time School Business Manager and administrator to take a leading role in the financial management of the school and support the day‑to‑day tasks of our busy school office. The successful candidate will also provide general office support including answering the telephone and greeting visitors.

As our School Business Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the school. You will be responsible for managing finance, some HR, premises, and administrative functions and processes, enabling our teachers and staff to focus on delivering a high‑quality education for our pupils.

Responsibilities

• Have a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and data protection
• Understand the importance of safeguarding and child protection in a school setting
• Lead on financial planning, budgeting, and reporting to ensure best value
• Have excellent organisational and time‑management skills
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Be proficient in the use of IT systems and software, including Microsoft Office and school‑specific administrative systems – Arbor Finance and Arbor MIS
• Have great attention to detail and accuracy in record‑keeping and data entry
• Have the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently as required
• Have flexibility and adaptability to respond to the changing needs of the school

Training on school‑based systems and processes will be provided as required.

Contact & Application

Please contact the school office by phone at 01379 890181 or by email at admin@st‑botolphs.suffolk.sch.uk to read the Person Specification, Privacy Notice, Application Guidance and Application Form and to submit your application.

Benefits

Benefits of working for the school include being part of a well‑supported team, continued training opportunities and enrolment to the Local Government Pension scheme.

Closing date: 1pm, 9 June 2026

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