Business Manager / HT Personal Assistant

Essex; Billericay; On-site; GBP 34,000 - GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant primary school in Billericay is seeking a Business Manager/Headteacher's Personal Assistant. This full-time role involves providing strategic leadership and managing resources efficiently. The ideal candidate will have experience in finance, HR, and facilities management, as well as strong communication skills. The school offers a supportive community and a sensible approach to workload, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. Applicants should be committed to safeguarding and inclusion.

Benefits

Supportive community

Team spirit

Sensible approach to workload

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Manage resources efficiently and sustainably to enable the best outcomes for children.

Skills

Experience in finance

HR management

Facilities management

Strong written and verbal communication

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Commitment to inclusion

Job description

Overview

Buttsbury Primary School is using its own application form; please click the button below to download and view it as Essex School Jobs cannot automatically fill out an application form that has been created by a school. You will need to download the application form before you are able to complete it.

Job Ref No. ECC5238-105S | Position Type: Administration | Pay Range: Scale 10 Point 34-37

Position Start Date: 13/04/2026 | Contract Type: Full-time | Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 20/02/2026 (Midday) | Date of Interviews: 27 February 2026

Job role: Business Manager/Headteacher's Personal Assistant

Working pattern

Full time: 37.5 hours per week, full year contract

Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm; one hour lunch break

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Buttsbury Primary School is a successful, vibrant four-form entry, split-site primary school in Billericay. We are looking for a Business Manager/Headteacher's PA to join our friendly, committed team.

Responsibilities

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team you will provide strategic leadership, managing our resources efficiently and sustainably in line with our core principles, to enable the best outcome for our children.

What skills and experience we’re looking for

We are looking for a candidate who is:

• Experienced in working in finance, HR and facilities management
• Confident to manage colleagues in a busy office environment
• A strong written and verbal communicator with a keen eye for detail
• An excellent problem solver and strategic thinker
• Committed to inclusion, embracing and thriving on diversity

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• The chance to be part of our exciting and fun Buttsbury community
• A strong team spirit and the support of hard working, enthusiastic colleagues
• A sensible approach to workload; we work hard but for the right reasons

Further information about the job

Please contact the School Site Office at 01277 623217 or email [e-mail] to arrange an informal meeting with the headteacher and a tour of the school.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate will be required for all posts and shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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