EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Bexhill-on-sea, Sussex
Hours of work: 37 per week. Working pattern: Full-time, term-time only (working for 40 weeks per year plus 6.83 weeks annual leave). As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata. Closing date: Friday 24 April 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Contact details All Saints CE Primary School All Saints Lane Bexhill-on-Sea TN39 5HA Phone: Email: Website: All Saints CE Primary School - Home Please note, we do not accept CVs. About the School All Saints C of E Primary School and Nursery is a warm, inclusive and nurturing school community rooted in Christian values, where every child is inspired to flourish. Following the planned retirement of our current postholder, we are seeking a motivated and highly skilled School Business Manager to join our senior leadership team from September 2026 and play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and effective running of our school. This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking professional who can lead on finance, HR, administration, facilities, compliance and strategic planning, helping to shape the future of our school. As part of our senior leadership team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our school's development and the educational experience of our children. Responsibilities Finance Lead on financial planning, monitoring, reconciliation and reporting. Produce financial returns and ensure compliance with local authority and regulatory requirements. Oversee the school budget, ensuring robust financial controls and value for money. Human Resources. Manage recruitment, onboarding and staffing processes in line with LA HR policies. Maintain and oversee the Single Central Record. Provide guidance on HR matters, supporting leaders to apply policy and legal updates. Line manage a team of office and site staff. Facilities & ICT Oversee facilities management to ensure a safe, compliant and well maintained school environment. Complete and support Health & Safety and risk assessment processes, including IOSH training. Oversee the operational management of ICT systems and infrastructure. Procurement & Contract Management. Lead on procurement, including negotiating and monitoring contracts against KPIs. Manage lettings in line with policy, ensuring agreements, safety checks and income processes are completed. Administration, Compliance & Communications. Ensure efficient administrative systems, including pupil records and statutory data returns. Lead on data protection, supporting GDPR compliance, documentation, audits, FOI/SAR requests and reporting procedures. Review and adapt school policies to reflect local context. Oversee external communications and marketing, ensuring messaging aligns with the ethos and values of All Saints. Person Specification, Essential Requirements Level 6 qualification in School Business Management (or ability to meet the competency framework at this level e.g. through degree level study in related subject). Strong analytical, organisational and administrative skills. Experience in financial planning, account reconciliation and budget monitoring. Experience managing staff and applying HR procedures with professionalism and sensitivity. Ability to work independently, problem solve and prioritise effectively. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with confidence addressing diverse audiences. Skilled in Microsoft Office and data management systems. Experience in project management and supporting change. Adaptable, innovative, personable and committed to ongoing professional development. Desirable Requirements Knowledge of Arbor and Arbor Finance. Experience of school based financial systems, contract management and procurement. Knowledge of safeguarding, Health & Safety legislation and HR practices within schools. Experience in facilities management, ICT systems, lettings and risk assessments. A commitment to supporting the education and wellbeing of our pupils. How to Apply To apply, please visit our school website or contact the school office for an application pack. We warmly welcome prospective applicants to arrange a visit to the school which can be done by emailing the current SBM at . All Saints C of E Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and all other relevant pre employment checks. This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self declaration form as part of the pre employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations. If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.
Hours of work: 37 per week. Working pattern: Full-time, term-time only (working for 40 weeks per year plus 6.83 weeks annual leave). As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata. Closing date: Friday 24 April 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Contact details All Saints CE Primary School All Saints Lane Bexhill-on-Sea TN39 5HA Phone: Email: Website: All Saints CE Primary School - Home Please note, we do not accept CVs. About the School All Saints C of E Primary School and Nursery is a warm, inclusive and nurturing school community rooted in Christian values, where every child is inspired to flourish. Following the planned retirement of our current postholder, we are seeking a motivated and highly skilled School Business Manager to join our senior leadership team from September 2026 and play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and effective running of our school. This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking professional who can lead on finance, HR, administration, facilities, compliance and strategic planning, helping to shape the future of our school. As part of our senior leadership team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our school's development and the educational experience of our children. Responsibilities Finance Lead on financial planning, monitoring, reconciliation and reporting. Produce financial returns and ensure compliance with local authority and regulatory requirements. Oversee the school budget, ensuring robust financial controls and value for money. Human Resources. Manage recruitment, onboarding and staffing processes in line with LA HR policies. Maintain and oversee the Single Central Record. Provide guidance on HR matters, supporting leaders to apply policy and legal updates. Line manage a team of office and site staff. Facilities & ICT Oversee facilities management to ensure a safe, compliant and well maintained school environment. Complete and support Health & Safety and risk assessment processes, including IOSH training. Oversee the operational management of ICT systems and infrastructure. Procurement & Contract Management. Lead on procurement, including negotiating and monitoring contracts against KPIs. Manage lettings in line with policy, ensuring agreements, safety checks and income processes are completed. Administration, Compliance & Communications. Ensure efficient administrative systems, including pupil records and statutory data returns. Lead on data protection, supporting GDPR compliance, documentation, audits, FOI/SAR requests and reporting procedures. Review and adapt school policies to reflect local context. Oversee external communications and marketing, ensuring messaging aligns with the ethos and values of All Saints. Person Specification, Essential Requirements Level 6 qualification in School Business Management (or ability to meet the competency framework at this level e.g. through degree level study in related subject). Strong analytical, organisational and administrative skills. Experience in financial planning, account reconciliation and budget monitoring. Experience managing staff and applying HR procedures with professionalism and sensitivity. Ability to work independently, problem solve and prioritise effectively. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with confidence addressing diverse audiences. Skilled in Microsoft Office and data management systems. Experience in project management and supporting change. Adaptable, innovative, personable and committed to ongoing professional development. Desirable Requirements Knowledge of Arbor and Arbor Finance. Experience of school based financial systems, contract management and procurement. Knowledge of safeguarding, Health & Safety legislation and HR practices within schools. Experience in facilities management, ICT systems, lettings and risk assessments. A commitment to supporting the education and wellbeing of our pupils. How to Apply To apply, please visit our school website or contact the school office for an application pack. We warmly welcome prospective applicants to arrange a visit to the school which can be done by emailing the current SBM at . All Saints C of E Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and all other relevant pre employment checks. This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self declaration form as part of the pre employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations. If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.
