Job description
Hello!
We’re looking for a professional, well organised, friendly and hands on School Business Manager (SBM) to join our team to support our school office, lead school finance and help keep our school running smoothly for our children, families and staff.
Our school business manager (SBM) is responsible for managing the strategy and operation of the business functions of our school, including financial management, health and safety, human resources, compliance and administration. The SBM will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.
They will advise on and implement the day-to-day support that enables the school to operate effectively and efficiently, and that allows other members of the leadership team to focus on teaching and learning. You will also support pupil welfare, including first aid and day‑to‑day queries.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Has experience in administration, financial management and operational leadership.
- Ideally has experience working within an educational setting and understands the demands of a school environment.
- Is a confident leader with the ability to motivate, support and develop teams.
- Has excellent organisational, IT, financial and data management skills.
- Is an effective communicator who can build positive relationships with staff, families and the school community.
- Can manage competing priorities and use initiative.
- Is committed to safeguarding, confidentiality and achieving the very best outcomes for pupils and the school.
- Holds a full UK driving licence.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Shefford C.E. Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary · Ages 4–11
- Pupils
- 51
- Avg teacher salary
- £43,639
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
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.
Location
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Hungerford, West Berkshire, RG17 7DB
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- Posted
- 15 October 2026
- Closing date
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