School Business Manager

Band PO3 – PO7

Full Time 36.00 hours per week – 41 weeks per year

Required from 01/09/2025

Closing Date: Wednesday 9th July 2025 @ 12pm

Interviews: Friday 11th July 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and self-motivated individual that is forward thinking and has a positive, resourceful attitude to join this kind and nurturing school. The school has approximately 220 students and 30 staff.

Cathcart Street Primary School is committed to offering all children aged 2-11 a rich and diverse educational experience. Our aim is to provide the best possible learning opportunities to enable every child to fulfil their maximum potential academically, socially and culturally. This means that the adults in the school will strive to support every individual to attain the very best in terms of educational, personal and social development

The SBM will support the Headteacher with the business support, resources management and HR functions of the school. They will contribute effectively to the senior team to ensure that the school is able to meet its educational aims. The role is one of a lead professional and will be a key member of the leadership team. The post holder will be responsible to the Headteacher. The role would also focus on leading and developing the school support staff to become the best they can be.

The successful candidate will:

• have a proven record of financial reporting, recording and monitoring. Preferably with a recognisable qualification.
• demonstrate a willingness and the ability to support colleagues across all areas of the school.
• be passionate about success and dedicated to developing opportunities for the school.
• provide robust financial management information to the headteacher to ensure clarity and transparency on all key decisions and operations.
• oversee and expand the business opportunities underpinning future growth strategies
• have high expectations and sound business judgement demonstrating a flair for budget management.
• have an understanding of human resources, health & safety and compliance protocols

We can offer you:  

• A positive, caring and supporting ethos.
• Flexibility with working hours and potential to work at home when appropriate
• Opportunities for professional development
• Commitment to work-life balance and well-being
• Training and development opportunities

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and hold a current driver’s licence.

Application forms for the above post are available online at www.wirral.gov.uk and also from the school office. Please return completed application forms with a supporting letter to the Headteacher at the school address.

The school is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of our children and expects the same level of commitment from all staff.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.