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Charles Darwin School

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Charles Darwin C.P. School (On-Site)

Permanent, Part time, Term time

Enhanced DBS check required

Salary is Pro Rata - Term time only 39 Weeks

4 days including Friday


The Governors and Headteacher of this friendly school, seek to appoint a dynamic, self-motivated and highly organised School Business Manager to work alongside our Finance Assistant and Admin Assistant. This is a permanent position subject to a probationary period. Grade 7/8 dependent on experience. To start as soon as possible.

This role is central to the effective running of the school, and calls for a calm head, flexibility, professionalism and being a team player. 

As School Business Manager, the key attributes we are looking from candidates are:   

  • Friendly and professional manner
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Sense of humour
  • Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
  • Ability to work on your own initiative
  • Commitment to teamwork
  • An aptitude to learn
  • A willingness to get the extra mile to get the job done
  • Experience of working in a busy office/school desirable
  • Proficient user of IT packages
  • Business management experience/finance acumen
  • Managing staff

Knowledge of CWAC Unit 4 system would also be desirable but not essential as training would be given.

Visits to the school are encouraged and welcomed. Appointments can be made with the school office -on a request basis. Please call 01606 75194 or email: admin@charlesdarwin.cheshire.sch.uk

Closing Date: Monday 24th March 12.30pm

Interviews: Thursday 27th March 

Charles Darwin C.P. School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to have full enhanced DBS check                          


Closing date: Mon 24/03/2025 at 12:30
Job reference: P/25/306883
Vacancy downloads:

School_Business_Manager_-_Job_Description.pdf

Charles_Darwin_School_Business_Manager_-_Person_Specification_25.pdf

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