School Business Manager

School Business Manager
Required as soon as possible 
Permanent, Full Time (Part time considered for the right candidate)
Term time only (plus 2 weeks INSET/closure working) 

Salary Grade 17 NJC scale point 45 to 47- £56883-£59198 (pro rata) Actual salary - £49960-£51993

Due to the retirement of the existing post holder, the Governors of Millom School are looking to appoint a new School Business Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team.

This is an important leadership role at the school. You will lead all business functions including finance, HR, estates, health & safety, and compliance, ensuring our resources are used effectively to support the education of our students.

As School Business Manager, you will:
•    Work closely with the Headteacher and Governors to shape the strategic direction of the school
•    Lead financial planning, ensuring sustainability and value for money
•    Oversee HR, estates and operational services
•    Ensure full compliance with financial, legal, and safeguarding requirements

We are seeking a candidate who:
•    Has strong experience in financial leadership and resource management
•    Has high levels of integrity and professionalism
•    Has excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills
•    Can operate confidently at a strategic level 
•    Has the ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
•    Ideally has experience in a school, education, or public sector environment

We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this post.

The application form should be downloaded from the school website, https://millom.cumbria.sch.uk/about/vacancies and accompanied by a letter of application.

Completed applications and letters should be submitted via email to [email protected]

The deadline for applications is 12 noon, Monday 1 June 2026
Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 8 June 2026

Please ensure that your application includes both a daytime and an evening telephone number where you can be contacted, and an email address.

Millom School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its students.  All applicants are subject to the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.  This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure.

If you have particular questions about the post, we will be happy to answer them for you. Please ask for the Headteacher’s PA, Sheila Minter, who will be pleased to help you.