School Business Manager

Micklands; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Reading is seeking a School Business Manager to join their Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will manage finance, human resources, compliance, and IT infrastructure. This role offers flexible working hours, support from leadership, and the opportunity for training. The school values a friendly and inclusive environment. The position entails safeguarding responsibilities and requires a commitment to promoting the welfare of children.

Qualifications

• Experience as a School Business Manager or in relevant aspects of the role.
• Ability to manage finance, HR, and compliance tasks.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial operations and HR functions.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Oversee IT infrastructure and premises management.

Job description

School Business Manager – Micklands Primary School

Permanent – Required ASAP – We are open to full time, part time, term time or all year round. Flexible start and finish times plus hybrid working.

Salary: RG7m, scale points 33-39 – £44,075 to £50,269 per year

This is an exciting opportunity to join Micklands as our School Business Manager. As the School Business Manager, you will be a key member of our Senior Leadership Team with a diverse and rewarding role, with the day‑to‑day responsibility for finance, human resources, premises management and compliance, health and safety and the School’s IT infrastructure.

Ideally, you will have previous experience of being an SBM, or in one or more aspects of the role. However, training will be given and you will be well supported by our Senior Leadership Team, Governors and staff. Micklands has a friendly and caring ethos, where you will quickly feel part of the team.

• Closing date for applications: 4th January 2026
• Interviews will take place on: 12th January 2026

Please do not send a CV, as for the purpose of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms. We welcome applicants from everyone, particularly under‑representated groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation and religion.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share that commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check & staff childcare disclosure declaration.