School Business Manager

About the job

Key information

Dates: Apply by 12 noon on Friday, 30 January 2026

Location: Somerton, Somerset

Contract type: Part time, term time only, 26.5 hours per week, can be worked flexibly over Monday to Friday

Contract term: Permanent

Salary: Grade 11, Points 20 – 25 (depending on experience/qualifications) (pro rata, based on Full Time Equivalent of £32,597 – £36,363)

What will I be doing?

King Ina Church of England Academy is seeking a highly skilled and motivated School Business Manager to play a key strategic role in supporting our school. Reporting directly to the Headteacher and working in close collaboration with the Finance Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to lead on HR, finance, health and safety and operational management across our school community.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

The successful candidate will be:

• Committed to promoting high-quality care to pupils.
• Dedicated to promoting their professional development and achieving desired qualifications.
• Able to plan and take control of situations.
• Committed to contributing to the wider school and its community.
• Capable of handling a demanding workload and successfully prioritising work.
• Professionally assertive and clear thinking.

The successful candidate will have:

•  A calm and organised nature.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organisation skills.
• A flexible approach towards working practices.
• High expectations of self and professional standards.
• The ability to work as both part of a team and independently.
• The ability to maintain successful working relationships with other colleagues.
• High levels of drive, energy and integrity.
• A commitment to equal opportunities and empowering others.

What is in it for me?

In return, we can offer you a welcoming academy with dedicated and supportive staff and governors and opportunities for continued professional development.

DBS check

DBS check required.

Supporting documents and information

King Ina Church of England Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Further information about the disclosure can be found at www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service/about In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of due diligence checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to ensuring all applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

To obtain a recruitment pack, including an application form, job description and personal specification, please visit the school website King Ina C of E Academy – Job Vacancies

All applications should be returned electronically to Mrs Lisa Watts, Lisa.Watts@kingina.co.uk

Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing date: 12 noon on Friday, 30 January 2026

Interviews: Thursday, 5 February 2026

Note – We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their application as soon as possible.

Apply on the King Ina Church of England Academy website

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