Overview

School Business Manager – Chippenham

Job Description

Salary: Grade I £34,434-£36,363 FTE

Hours of work: Up to 15hrs per week (with the potential to increase over time) Monday-Friday (term time plus 2 working weeks) including Teacher Training Days

Contract type: Permanent

A bit about us:

At St. Paul’s School in Chippenham, we are proud to be an inclusive and supportive community where every child is valued and nurtured. Our school motto, “Making a difference with kindness, creativity, and pride,” is at the heart of everything we do. We are now looking for an enthusiastic and experienced School Business Manager, or someone with relevant experience in business or industry, who would like to join our school. This is a great opportunity to begin or further your career within a friendly, supportive staff team.

All about the role:

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is a qualified or has experience as a school business manager, or has been in an equivalent financial planning and managing role
  • Has a secure knowledge of health and safety, premises, risk, procurement, financial and asset management.
  • Is well presented and articulate, with good communication skills;
  • Has strong interpersonal skills and is able to communicate with a variety of pupils, staff, parents and governors
  • Has good attention to detail and organisational skills;
  • Is self-motivated dedicated and consistent;
  • Has the ability to handle problems quickly and efficiently, and make effective decisions;
  • Is a strong team player, who can use their own initiative;
  • Has a positive and flexible attitude;
  • Has sound IT skills, with preferably a knowledge of SIMS and FMS or other Management Information Software

Why Join Us?

We can offer:

  • An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and supportive staff who are passionate about learning;
  • A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;

Find out more and apply:

To find out more about our school take a look at our school website – www.st-pauls.wilts.sch.uk and if you would like any further information please contact the school on 01249 653041 – asking to speak the Headteacher – Mr Upton.

Please email your completed application form to: admin@st-pauls.wilts.sch.uk

Alternatively, to apply online, please download the application form and click the ‘apply now’ button below to upload your completed application form and covering letter online. Please note: CV’s will not be considered.

Closing date (and time): Monday 23 rd February 2026

Interview date: week commencing Monday 9 th March 2026

Commencement date: ASAP

This 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 applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed. As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.

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