Business Manager

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Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy. Please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.

Position: School Bursar
Hours: 35 hours per week ( 5 days: Monday - Friday 8:45am - 3:45pm) or 28 hours per week (4 days 8:45am - 3:45pm - days to be negotiated)
Salary: Grade 7 FTE £31,537 - £34,434 - (actual £25,740 - £28,104 (5 days) or £20,592 - £22,483 (4 days)
Contract: Permanent
Contract: 39 week contract (school term times)
DBS check: Enhanced
Closing date: 12:00pm noon Friday 30th January 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Starting date: Monday 23rd February 2026

Chelford CE Primary School is a successful, rural school serving the thriving village of Chelford, set within the heart of the Cheshire countryside between Knutsford and Macclesfield. We are delighted to offer the opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly-motivated and creative person to play a vital role in supporting the School vision and assisting the School’s continued growth and development.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient and secure management of the School’s finances, procurement, aspects of HR, premises and administration on a day-to-day basis, reporting to and working in liaison with the Headteacher and Governors. The role will also involve managing the Management Information System (Arbor), to include completing the termly census, annual school workforce census and Health and Safety duties as detailed below. Although it is desirable for applicants to have had previous relevant experience in an education setting, it is not essential and therefore applications will be welcomed from those who can offer appropriate skills and experience outside education. The post requires good organisational skills, the ability to think strategically and someone who is empathetic towards education and learning. We are looking to appoint someone who is a strong communicator; who can demonstrate excellent numeracy and literacy skills; who can problem solve, and who has leadership qualities. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate commitment to the School’s vision and ethos, show integrity, self- awareness, excellent interpersonal skills, a good sense of humour and flexibility to work within a small school community.

The role is offered for 5 days or 4 days, depending on the candidate’s preference. A five-day post equates to 35 hours per week on a 39-week contract (Monday - Friday); a four-day post is 28 hours per week on a 39-week contract. Chelford CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The appointment will only be confirmed after successful DBS checks and relevant safeguarding checks have been carried out.

Application forms and job descriptions can be downloaded from our website:
For further information please contact Mr Andy Brady (Headteacher) email: head@chelford.cheshire.sch.uk / 01625 861351