Bursar/School Business Manager

 

School Business Manager Vacancy – March 2025 

SBM Grade G-F, Depending on experience 

TTO + 2 weeks 

 

Do you want to make a real difference to children’s lives? Do you want to work with likeminded people who put children at the heart of what they do? Do you like working hard and seeing the impact of your work? If you have answered YES to any of these, then we might be the right fit for you.  

The Pines Primary School is a 1 form entry primary school (2 form in KS2) with a specialist resource provision and a Nursery.  We have children from a wide range of backgrounds and also have an above national % for pupils with SEND.  We are proud of what we do to make a difference to the lives of children and their families.  We use an approach of continuous provision in EYFS and KS1 as we believe in the importance of learning through play.  We have also recently introduced OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) into our lunchtimes.  At The Pines, we believe children can thrive when their needs are met and when they have high quality provisions throughout the school. 

 

We are looking for a School Business Manager who shares our school values and wants to continue the hard work and dedication of our staff team. 

The post holder will be an active member of the school’s leadership team, working closely with the Head Teacher, Senior Leaders and the Governors. The role will involve the strategic leadership and management of finances, premises, human resources and the administrative aspects of the school, overall management of Breakfast and After School Club, alongside the day-to-day management of the office and premises staff.

 The successful candidate will have: - 

• A strong financial/administrative background 

• A recognised School Business Manager qualification, be working towards one or being willing to complete one 

• Experience of managing finance, human resources, premises and support functions, ideally within an educational setting 

• Strong Experience of securing income through the identification of grants and successful bid writing would be an asset. 

• Experience of writing and carrying out risk assessments 

• Strong GDPR processes 

• Has drive and ambition to contribute to school improvement. 

The successful candidate will join a team who are passionate about engaging and inspiring young people in their learning and will have experience of working with primary age range children including EYFS.  

The Pines had Ofsted in 2023 and received a GOOD grading. 

We are well resourced and we have extensive outside space along with a gym, 2 halls and rooms for ELSA and other interventions. There are currently 320 children on roll. 

At The Pines there has been rapid improvement in the quality of education, behaviour & attitudes and personal development We will continue to focus on improving the outcomes for our children. This is an exciting time to join us and our amazing team. 

We can offer you: 

• Supportive SLT, governing body and staff (we really do work as a team) 

• An inclusive ethos 

• Happy, motivated children who enjoy coming to school 

• A commitment to professional development for all staff 

• Supportive parents who engage positively in the improvement of the school 

• A team who value the importance of educating the whole child 

• We are on a bus route and are a short walk from our local shop 

• We are a team that enjoy a varied school social life 

 Closing date: Friday 11th April 2025, However, applications will be reviewed upon submittal, and we may close the advert early. 

Interviews: Week Commencing 21st April 

 Visits are actively encouraged. Please contact Rachel Evans, School Business Manager SBM@thepinesschool.org.uk or Kate Davies Head Teacher head@thepinesschool.org.uk should you require any further information.   

 Start date – ASAP 

 At The Pines we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.