Required for September 2026 (subject to satisfactory clearances)
Eaton Valley Primary School is a beautiful two form entry school in West Bromwich, serving children from Nursery to Year 6. We are proud of our wonderful children, their families and our staff.
We are seeking a permanent School Business Manager to join our team from September 2026, working 37 hours per week (or 0.8 considered), term time only plus training days.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the school's financial planning, budgeting and monitoring processes
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and secure best value in procurement
- Oversee HR processes including recruitment, performance management and staff wellbeing
- Manage administrative, site and ICT teams to ensure smooth day to day operations
- Lead on health and safety, risk management and statutory compliance
- Support the Governing Body with financial and operational reporting
- Develop income generation opportunities, including lettings and external funding
Ideal Candidate
- Experience in financial and administrative management within a school or similar setting
- Highly organised, self motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Strong knowledge of financial systems, procedures and compliance
- Effective communicator, able to collaborate with staff, governors and external partners
- Excellent IT skills and experience with management information systems
- Shows integrity, discretion and the ability to manage confidential information appropriately
- Committed to continuous improvement and achieving the highest standards
We strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit the school. Please contact the school office on or email to arrange a visit.
Visit days and times are:
Friday 15 May - 2 pm
Friday 15 May - 4 pm
Tuesday 19 May - 9 am
Friday 22 May - 3 pm
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS check, including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check. The post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016); speaking fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement.
Hours, Grade & Location
Hours: 37 hours per week or 30 hours per week will be considered.
Grade: Grade G SCP (37 hrs - £42,839 - £48,226 p.a.; 30 hrs - £34,734 - £39,102 p.a.)
Location: Eaton Valley Primary School, Dagger Lane, West Bromwich, B71 4BU
Closing Date & Interview Schedule
Closing Date: Monday 8 June 2026 at 9 am.
Interviews: Wednesday 17 June 2026.
Equal Opportunity
We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We are a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteeing an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please include these on your application.
