At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead business functions and drive school improvement across two primary schools.
- Company: Join a supportive Trust with a focus on educational excellence.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, generous holiday entitlement, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with expert support from central teams.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's education and community development.
- Qualifications: Experience in a school environment with strong leadership and management skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Grade 7, SCP 27-32 £38,220 - £42,839 (FTE) 36.66 hours per week / full year (flexible working hours and weeks may be considered).
Are you an experienced and ambitious School Business Manager looking for a role where you can make a real difference? We are seeking to appoint an exceptional School Business Manager to work across two Church of England primary schools in Rochdale. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role, working closely with Headteachers to drive school improvement, strengthen operational excellence, and help create the very best outcomes for children.
As a trusted member of each school's leadership team, you will lead key business functions, manage and develop staff, and ensure the effective delivery of services that enable pupils and staff to flourish.
You will have:
- Proven experience working within a school environment.
- Strong leadership and people-management skills.
- Experience of managing operational and financial resources effectively.
- The ability to influence, inspire, and build positive relationships.
- A commitment to continuous improvement and excellence.
As part of our growing family of schools, you'll benefit from:
- A collaborative and supportive Trust culture.
- Expert support from central teams including Finance, HR, IT, Marketing and Data.
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Generous holiday entitlement and sick pay scheme.
- The opportunity to make a lasting impact across our schools and communities.
Join us and help shape the future of education for our children, our schools and our communities.
Application: Please follow the link to apply. Please note that CVs are not accepted.
Closing Date: Monday 3rd August 2026 9am
Interview: Week commencing 10th August 2026
You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time once we have received sufficient applications.
School Business Manager (Primary) in Rochdale employer: St Anne's Academy
As a School Business Manager in Rochdale, you will join a collaborative and supportive Trust that values your contributions to educational excellence. With access to expert support teams and ongoing professional development, you will have the opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and the wider community. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, generous holiday entitlements, and the security of the Local Government Pension Scheme as you help shape the future of education.
