Job Ref No. ECC7045-310 Position Type: Administration Pay Range: NJC Scale 9 (pts 29-33)
Position Start Date: 01/09/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 05/07/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: To be confirmed
Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm (Mon – Thu) and 8:00am to 3:30pm Fri
We are seeking an exceptional School Business Manager to join our School. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a highly organised, proactive and committed professional to play a key role in the operational leadership of our school.
Requirements
- Proven experience in financial and administrative management, ideally within a school or similar setting
- Strong understanding of budgeting, financial reporting and compliance
- Experience of managing staff and leading teams effectively
- Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
- High level of ICT competence, including management information systems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a leadership team
- Commitment to supporting and promoting the Catholic ethos of the school
- Experience working in a school environment
- Knowledge of education policies, safeguarding and financial processes
- Experience of premises or contract management
- A proactive approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement
Ability to demonstrate, embed and uphold the school’s PRIDE core values of Positivity, Resilience, Integrity, Dignity and Equality in order to support the character development of all students.
Benefits
- Dedicated, enthusiastic, friendly and experienced hardworking team of staff
- Opportunity to develop within a highly effective multi‑academy trust
- Free Benenden Medical Healthcare cover
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Commitment to continued professional development
Closing date: 5th July at Midnight
Pre‑employment Checks
- Relevant work qualifications
- Right to work in the UK
- Barred List Check (previously List 99)
- Disclosure & Barring Service Check (for all staff and volunteers)
About the School
Castledon School is a community specialist school for pupils with moderate to severe learning difficulties and complex needs from Year 1 to 14.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
For more information, contact admin@castledon.org.
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