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School Business Manager
Role: School Business Manager
Employer: Engage, Enrich, Excel Academy Trust (EEEA Trust)
Location: Byfleet Primary School, with up to 1 day/week at Head Office (Camberley)
Hours: 32.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri, times) – 41 working weeks per year (38 week term time + 3)
Salary: Scale SP9 £41,585-£45,135 FTE; £33,953-£37,518 pro-rata (Dependent on qualifications/experience)
Please contact Neil Massie at Academicis for more details about our client's role and an application form: nmassie@academicis.co.uk
Please note that these salary figures are subject to revision for the 2026–27 academic year.
Are you ready to grow professionally? Byfleet Primary is a supportive and friendly one-form entry primary school, which sits in the heart of its local community. We are in close proximity to the A3, M25 (junction 10/11) and New Haw train stations and benefit from being part of the Engage, Enrich, Excel Multi Academy Trust (EEEA Trust).
We are committed to providing a high-quality education to meet the needs of all our children, ensuring progress for all. We are looking to recruit an experienced enthusiastic, hardworking, and highly motivated School Business Manager who has a passion for working in a small busy school and is keen to build a new team of office staff and help generate income from our school site with a pool.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher and Governors as a key part of the school’s Senior Leadership Team to support the smooth running of the school. They will directly manage the office and premises team and benefit from support of trust-wide business managers and central team.
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We are looking for someone who:
- Can lead, manage and add value to each aspect of the role including finance, income generation, procurement, HR, safer recruitment, IT infrastructure (including cyber security), data protection, premises, Health & Safety and compliance.
- Has a dedicated and professional outlook, enthusiasm for working in a small busy office and the ability to apply knowledge flexibly.
- Brings a strong financial and HR background, with proven leadership experience.
- Has proven experience of managing revenue and capital budgets, can confidently lead on budget planning, payroll processing and financial control.
- Has the ability to lead and quality-assure facilities management, premises and catering.
- Combines solid business skills with an understanding of management and finance in a school or similar organisation (qualification such as CSBM or equivalent is desirable).
- Builds effective, supportive relationships across the staff team and trust-colleagues.
- Is organised, able to multi-task, communicates efficiently and meets deadlines consistently.
- Wants to make a difference to our children and families, and go above and beyond.
- Will have a visible presence within our school community.
We can offer you:
- Professional Growth: The opportunity to develop the Admin & Premises Team at Byfleet, as well as your role and own career. An exciting and diverse role. Tailored and high-quality CPD.
- Making a Difference: Working with a dynamic and developing Senior Team, bringing fresh, collaborative leadership, making a real difference to the lives of young children.
- Support & Collaboration: Work alongside a proactive team of peers (Business Managers) across the Trust; supported by the central team.
- Free access to Employee Assistance programme (including legal and financial services and support).
- Work-Life Balance: 41-week working contract (offering significant time off during school holidays) and family-centred policies.
- Benefits: Free onsite parking, access to discounts for those working in education, generous pension scheme (LGPS).
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Byfleet Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment and the successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS. Safeguarding Statement. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
School tours:
You are actively encouraged to visit the school before applying. Please arrange through our recruitment partner, Neil Massie at Academicis. nmassie@academicis.co.uk / 07818 875514
Closing Date: Monday 21st September 2026 at 9am
Interviews: Monday 28th September 2026 - please ensure you can be available
Start date: As soon as possible. We reserve the right to interview and appoint earlier than these advertised dates, should an appropriate application be received.
For a confidential discussion, please contact our recruitment partner, Neil Massie at Academicis. nmassie@academicis.co.uk / 07818 875514
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