A welcoming and well-established Roman Catholic primary school in Bolton, Greater Manchester, is seeking an experienced and highly organised School Business Manager to oversee its financial, administrative, and operational functions. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to play an important role in supporting school leadership and ensuring the smooth running of a nurturing and community-focused primary school.

Job Overview

This local authority-maintained Roman Catholic primary school caters for children aged 5–11 and is committed to providing a positive, supportive, and nurturing learning environment.

The school is looking to appoint a capable and proactive School Business Manager who can take responsibility for key financial, administrative, and operational activities while supporting the school's continued development and success.

Working closely with the Headteacher, school leadership team, governors, and external stakeholders, you will contribute to effective financial management, efficient administrative procedures, and the day-to-day organisation of the school.

This full-time position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced School Business Manager or a skilled school finance and administration professional looking to progress into a broader leadership and operational role.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the school's financial administration, including budget monitoring, financial reporting, purchasing, and expenditure tracking.

• Support the Headteacher and governing body with financial planning, resource allocation, and effective management of school budgets.

• Coordinate the school's administrative and operational functions, ensuring efficient procedures and the smooth running of daily activities.

• Assist with staffing administration, payroll coordination, supplier relationships, and relevant contractual processes.

• Maintain accurate financial and administrative records, ensuring compliance with local authority requirements, school policies, and relevant regulations.

• Work collaboratively with school leadership, teaching staff, parents, governors, and external stakeholders to support the school's operational effectiveness and long-term development.

Role Overview & Specifications

• Start Date: To be confirmed

• Contract Type: Full-time

• Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester

• Salary / Pay Rate: £34,678 – £37,900 per annum (actual salary)

• School Type: Local Authority-Maintained Roman Catholic Primary School

• Age Range: 5–11 Years

• Closing Date: 6 November 2026

• Specialism: School Business Management, Finance & Administration

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in school business management, school finance, administration, or a related operational management position, ideally within an educational setting.

• Strong financial management, budgeting, organisational, and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail.

• Confidence using financial and administrative systems, with the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, and meet important deadlines.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively alongside senior leadership, staff, governors, and external stakeholders.

• A proactive, reliable, and professional approach, with a commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, and supporting the values and ethos of a Roman Catholic primary school.

How to Apply: Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this excellent School Business Manager opportunity at a Roman Catholic primary school in Bolton. Applications are encouraged ahead of the closing date of 6 November 2026.