Purley Church of England Primary School is seeking to appoint a skilled, organised and proactive School Business Manager to join our friendly and dedicated team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the strategic and day-to-day management of our school. We are looking for someone with strong business and financial expertise who will help ensure the smooth and effective running of the school.

The successful candidate will:

• have experience in business, finance and resource management
• have experience of preparing and monitoring budgets
• have experience in personnel matters
• have a good understanding of health and safety and premises management
• be able to prioritise, manage a complex workload and work independently
• have excellent IT skills
• be methodical, well organised, trustworthy and flexible
• work effectively as part of a team

Experience of working in an education setting is preferred, particularly experience relating to school business, finance, personnel or premises management. However, we also welcome applications from candidates with strong and relevant experience in the wider business sector.

This is a flexible and rewarding opportunity and we would welcome applications from candidates interested in either a fixed-term or permanent position.

We encourage early applications, as applications may be considered upon receipt. Closing date: 1 September 2026.

Further details are available from our website: www.purleyprimaryschool.co.uk

Tel: 0118 9842384 Email: recruitment@purley.w-berks.sch.uk

At Purley, we “Learn to love and love to learn”.

 Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant employment checks. We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work as an employer and education provider.