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School Business Manager

St John's Primary School · Wallingford · Oxfordshire

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Financial Management: Oversee the school’s budget, ensuring financial stability and efficient allocation of resources.
  • HR & Recruitment: Manage staffing budgets, payroll procedures and ensure HR processes are robust alongside managing the office team.
  • Facilities and Premises Management: Ensure the school premises are well-maintained and safe for staff, students, and visitors.
  • Administration & Compliance: Oversee administrative processes and ensure the school adheres to all relevant policies and regulations.
  • Strategic Planning: Contribute to the long-term vision of the school, supporting the Headteacher and governors in decision-making.


You will have:

  • Proven experience in a business or finance role, ideally in a school or education setting.
  • Strong organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work with a range of stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of financial management and budgeting in a school/academy environment (desirable).
  • A proactive, problem-solving attitude with a hands-on approach.
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About this school

St John's Primary School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 4–11

Not rated
Pupils
207
Avg teacher salary
£45,003
Pupil:teacher ratio
16.4:1
Academy trust
ST JOHN'S ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 9AG

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Salary
£38,220.00 - £40,777.00 Annually (FTE)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
16 June 2026
Closing date
31 August 2026

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