School Business Manager

Aldrington CE Primary School is looking for a highly motivated, skilled individual to join our senior team part-time, as school business manager.

In this key role, you will manage school finance and business matters and, as leader of a dedicated, proactive team, oversee human resources, estate management and compliance with health and safety, data protection and safeguarding.

Part-time: 24 hours per week, term-time only

Paid weeks per year: 46.89 to 47.53 dependent upon length of service) (40.6 worked weeks) (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date: 1January 2027

About the Role

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience from a similar role within an education setting or equivalent;
• Proficiency in financial management, budgeting and procurement, personnel procedures and resource allocation;
• A clear understanding of health and safety compliance, safeguarding protocols and estate management;
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail;
• Effective leadership and management of administrative staff;
• Ability to work strategically alongside the Headteacher and Governors.

We offer a supportive and happy environment, with a strong Christian ethos, where staff embrace opportunities to develop professionally and work together to make a difference, ensuring that all children reach their potential and develop a love for learning. “Staff feel well-supported by leaders and describe the school as ‘a family who look after each other’. Morale is high. Staff are proud to work at the school.” Ofsted Jan 2026. We welcome visits to our school for any prospective candidates.

This post is for 24 hours a week worked 41 weeks per year (i.e. term time plus two weeks’ equivalence). These hours may be worked flexibly (e.g. three days 8.30-5.30 or four days 8.30-3.30, with an hour for lunch).

Induction training specific to the post will be provided.

Closing date: Tuesday 3rd November 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 11th November 2026

How to apply:

All applications should be downloaded from the Brighton and Hove website at: www.jobs.brighton-hove.gov.uk and returned directly to the school – admin@aldrington.brighton-hove.sch.uk Tel: 01273 542656

Please telephone if you would like to visit the school, otherwise we encourage you to look at our website https://www.aldrington.org/ to find out more about Aldrington.

Additional Information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company Information

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

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