School Business Manager – Grange Farm Primary School
Job Type: PermanentJob Sector: ManagementRegion: West MidlandsLocation: Grange Farm Primary SchoolSalary: £29,992 – £35,477 for 37 hours per week (less than 5 years service)Posted: 06/05/2026Recruiter: Coventry City CouncilJob Ref: coventrycc/TP/144321/12684Job Views: 1
Job Overview
Due to the retirement of the current postholder, Grange Farm Primary School is looking to appoint a highly motivated, organised and committed School Business Manager to join the School Leadership Team and drive improving standards across the School. Grange Farm is a two‑form entry Primary school set in the desirable area of Styvechale – not far from the War Memorial Park, in Coventry.
Key Duties
- Managing the School’s finances
- Overseeing management of the premises
- Lead on Health and Safety
- Lead HR practice and policy
- Lead a team of non‑teaching support staff, acting as the Line Manager for the Office team and the School’s Site Services Manager
- Attend occasional evening meetings (with payment or time off in lieu)
You will work 37 hours per week (30 hours for the right candidate). The post is term‑time only, plus 5 Teacher Days and a further 1 week during school closure periods, likely at the end of the summer holidays.
We are looking for
- Experience of managing staff
- Professional experience in Health and Safety, Financial and Budgetary control, Human Resources, Premises and Site management
Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under‑represented, and we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre‑employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references. Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre‑employment check with effect 1 Sept 2022, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.
Closing Date: 05th June 2026Interview Date: W/C 08th June 2026Please note that the School reserves the right to close the advert before the deadline shown, if sufficient applications are received.
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