School Business Manager

Overview

There is an exciting opportunity to join our thriving school. At Durrington Junior, we are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced School Business Manager, or someone with relevant experience in business or industry, who would like to join our school. We are looking for someone who shares our values of: truth, kindness and respect, and wants to make a difference to children’s lives.

This is a great opportunity to begin or further your career within a friendly, supportive staff team. Our forward-thinking village school is set on the edge of Salisbury Plain, close to the Stonehenge World Heritage Site.

• Is a qualified or has experience as a school business manager, or has been in an equivalent financial planning and managing role
• Has a secure knowledge of health and safety, premises, risk, procurement, financial and asset management.
• Is well presented and articulate, with good communication skills;
• Has strong interpersonal skills and is able to communicate with a variety of pupils, staff, parents and governors
• Has good attention to detail and organisational skills;
• Is self-motivated dedicated and consistent;
• Has the ability to handle problems quickly and efficiently, and make effective decisions;
• Is a strong team player, who can use their own initiative;
• Has a positive and flexible attitude;
• Has sound IT skills, with preferably a knowledge of SIMS and FMS or other Management Information Software

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and supportive staff who are passionate about learning;
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• Opportunities for training.
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

For more information about this role and an application pack, please email admin

Closing date (and time): Midday 13th February 2026

Interview date: Thursday 26th February 2026

Commencement date: ASAP

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer. As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.

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