Vacancies

School Business Manager

Job Introduction

Kingham Primary School

School Business Manager Required

West Oxfordshire

Closing Date: 24 April 2026

Job Start Date: 1 June 2026

Contract: Permanent, Part-time, Term Time Only + 5 days

Grade: £38,221- £40,778 pro-rata

Hours of Work: 25 hours per week

Contact e-mail address: recruitment@kingham.oxon.sch.uk

We are looking for a School Business Manager, to take on this key role, working alongside our existing administration team and the Headteacher.

The School Business Manager is responsible for the financial resource management, facilities and property management and health and safety management.

Tasks will include, but are not limited to:

Preparing annual budget plans
Managing school bank accounts and procurement cards
Managing payroll, staff contracts and associated online records
Managing Human Resources and recruitment
Overseeing the implementation of health and safety systems
Overseeing the safe maintenance and security of the school premises
Sometimes working at the Reception answering calls and receiving visitors

Full details of the role can be found in the Application Pack.

The role begins in June 2026 (negotiable) and will be term time only (plus INSET days) for 25 hours per week.

This is a permanent Grade 10 post (point 27 – 30) £38,221-40,778 pro-rata

The successful candidate should:

Be experienced in using a range of ICT systems and software
Be highly competent with finance and data
be extremely flexible
Have experience of line management
Pay rigorous attention to correct procedures, presentation and detail
Have highly developed interpersonal skills
Although not essential, the successful candidate would ideally have a good knowledge of using financial planning software

Visits are encouraged and welcomed. Please contact Mr Nicholas Prockter on 01608 658366 to make an appointment.

If you wish to apply, please apply using this site or complete a downloadable application form which is available here:

Kingham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are dedicated to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, online searches, and all other safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

For further information, download the attached application pack and ewither apply online through this site, or via the downloadable application form on our website: www.kingham.oxon.sch.uk/vacancies
Completed applications should be sent by email to recruitment@kingham.oxon.sch.uk
Closing date: 24 April 2026, 9am.

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