Overview
School Business Manager – Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Salary: £34,434 pro rata per annumHours of work: 37 hours per week Monday-Friday (term time plus 2 working weeks) including Teacher Training Days – flexible hours can be discussedContract type: PermanentThis is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Durrington CE Controlled Junior School for further information. A bit about us: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. All about the role:We are looking for someone who: Is a qualified or has experience as a school business manager, or has been in an equivalent financial planning and managing roleHas 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 governorsHas 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 We can offer the successful candidate: 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. Find out more and apply:For more information about this role and an application pack, please email: admin@durrington-jun.wilts.sch.uk Closing date (and time): Midday 7th November 2025Interview date: Friday 14th November 2025 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 abtaining 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 shortliest for the post, we will carry out a social media account search PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW. Applications must be made via the instructions provided above. Applications or CV’s submitted via the apply button will not be considered.
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