School Business Manager

Ref: SCH-AFM-0072 8 day(s) remaining
Establishment: Aspirational Futures MAT Location: Chorley Salary: 36363.00 - 40777.00 Department: ADM Job Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 25/09/2025 17:00 Interview Date: 01/10/2025 Start Date: As soon as possible

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: Support Staff Pay Scales | SCP25 - SCP30

The Role

School Business Manager

Parklands High School, Chorley

Salary: £36,363 – £40,777 | Full-time, year-round | Start: As soon as possible.


We are looking for a dynamic and highly organised School Business Manager to join our thriving, oversubscribed secondary school of 1,140 students.


This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the leadership of Parklands High School, part of the growing Aspirational Futures Multi Academy Trust.


You will oversee:


  • Finance – budget planning, procurement, compliance
  • HR – recruitment, payroll, staff records
  • Premises & H&S – facilities management, contractors, health & safety
  • Administration – leading a busy school office and support staff team


We offer:


  • A supportive and ambitious school community
  • Free access to our on-site gym
  • A comprehensive staff wellbeing programme
  • Excellent CPD opportunities across our Trust


We are seeking a motivated professional with experience in finance, HR and administration, ideally within an educational setting. A CSBM qualification (or equivalent) or working towards is desirable.


Apply by 25th September 2025. Interviews will be held on 1st October.


We reserve the right to interview early for exceptional candidates.


For more information or to apply, visit our school website or contact cbatson@parklandsacademy.co.uk to arrange a visit.


Parklands High School is committed to safeguarding children. Enhanced DBS and online checks will be required.

Benefits

Other
Cyclesolutions Cycle to Work Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme Contractual enrolment onto the scheme with generous employer contributions.

Qualifications

Qualification Title Grade
School Business Management qualification e.g. CSBM
Desirable

Skills

Personal Attributes
Focused
Desirable
Integrity
Essential
Leadership
Effective leadership and motivational skills
Essential

Related Documents

School Business Manager job pack School Business Manager application pack 2025.pdf Download

Safeguarding Information

At Aspirational Futures Multi Academy trust we believe everyone has a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people, to keep them safe and to practise in a way that protects them regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and pupils and expect anyone working at the School to share this commitment.


Applications from ethnic minority candidates and other diverse groups are warmly welcomed.


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