School Business Manager
Light Oaks Infant School, Lancaster Road, Salford, M6 8LU. Tel: 0161 921 1685. Head Teacher: Miss. L. Thelwell.
36 hours per week, term time plus 5 training days throughout the year. Salary: 3B SCP 25-28 £30,908 – £33,279. Start Date: as soon as recruitment checks are complete or 1st September 2026.
Light Oaks Infants is a thriving and happy 3-form entry community school, with a caring ethos. Our school is unique in the Local Authority as the only Infant School in Salford. We have a strong staff team and are a well‑resourced school. We work in close partnership with parents and stakeholders.
Qualifications and Experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office & SIMS
- Knowledge of theory and practice of business administration
- Experience in finance, procurement, administration, HR and Health and Safety
- Level 4 Diploma in school business management
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers
Benefits
- A supportive working environment
- Close to a good transport network and on‑site parking is available
- A friendly nurturing environment
- Opportunities to develop expertise further
Shortlisting
11th August 2026
Interviews
14th August 2026
Safeguarding and DBS
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.
What we need from you if you are invited to interview
- Passport/ID – documentary proof of your right to work in the UK
- Qualifications/registrations if applicable for the role
Right to work in the UK
Salford City Council is currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for any role, as no Certificates of Sponsorship are available. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
For details of obtaining Certificates of Good Character if you have lived or worked abroad: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
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