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School Business Manager

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School Business Manager Full Time | PO2 - PO4
Grafton Primary School, London N7
Are you an organised, proactive, and talented business manager ready for your next challenge?
As School Business Manager, you’ll play a key role in our school’s success, working with a friendly community, brilliant children, and a dedicated senior leadership team. You’ll have a strong financial and organisational background, excellent communication skills, and be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
What we offer:
- A welcoming, inclusive, and supportive school community
- Opportunities for professional development and CPD
- A vibrant and well-resourced school in the heart of Holloway
- The chance to make a real difference to the lives of our children
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What we’re looking for:
- Experience in school business management, finance, or related fields
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- The ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Safeguarding Statement: Grafton Primary School (London, N7) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.
Diversity Statement: Grafton Primary School (London, N7) is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.


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Closing Date: Sunday October 18th 2026
Interviews: Week beginning Monday November 2nd
Start date: January 2027 or sooner if available and by arrangement.
Weekly contracted hours are 35 hours per week all year round
Grafton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) with barred list check will be required. Also, if this post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to declare.
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