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School Business Manager

Quarry Hill Academy · Grays · Thurrock

Job description

Reports to: Executive Headteacher

Start date: July 2026 or September 2026 for the right candidate

Closing Date: 12 June 2026

Interview Date: week beginning 15.06.2026

Salary: Range Band E/F, Point 24-33 (£38,780 - £49,022)Pro- Rata Actual Salary Range (£36,295 - £45,882)

Hours: 37 hours per week, term time and INSET days plus 3 weeks during school holidays

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic School Business Manager to join a highly motivated team in an excellent school. We are seeking a professional with high expectations and a happy disposition.

This role will provide overall strategic leadership and management for all aspects for finance, HR ICT, community usage, administration and operations support in the academy.

We are looking to appoint a School Business Manager who will:

  • Have a visible presence in the school

  • Support the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning and decision making, leading staff training, task groups and attending Governing Body meetings

  • Be responsible for all aspects of finance, HR, ICT, administration and operations support, including catering and premises

  • Contribute to the achievement of the educational vision for the academy

  • Work with our partners in Catalyst Academies Trust to develop high quality systems and services

  • Have a strong empathy with and interest in education


About this school

Quarry Hill Academy

Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 2–11

Not rated
Pupils
505
Avg teacher salary
£46,569
Pupil:teacher ratio
29.3:1
Academy trust
CATALYST ACADEMIES TRUST

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

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Ofsted rating key

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Location

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Grays, Thurrock, RM17 5UT