School Business Manager - Part-time

Lamberhurst St Mary's CEP School, Lamberhurst

• Ref:KCC886-3034-11S
• Posted:09/06/2025
• Pay:Kent Range 8 (KS F)
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:18/06/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Lamberhurst St. Mary’s Church of England Primary School is seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and strategic School Business Manager to join our leadership team. This is a key role for someone with strong financial acumen, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for supporting education through effective school operations. This post is part time for 8.30am – 4.00pm three days a week during term time.

As School Business Manager, you will help lead the non-teaching functions of the school, ensuring that our resources are used efficiently and effectively to support high-quality teaching and learning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Financial planning, budgeting, and reporting
• Premises and facilities management
• Health & safety compliance
• HR administration and personnel management
• Oversight of procurement and contract services
• Supporting the Headteacher and Governors with strategic planning

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in financial and operational management (school or similar sector preferred)
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• A relevant qualification in business management, finance, or school business leadership (e.g. CSBM/DSBM/SBM)
• Excellent IT skills and knowledge of relevant systems (e.g. Arbor, SIMS, FMS, PS Financials, or similar)
• The ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively, and maintain a high level of professionalism
• Commitment to upholding and promoting the school’s Christian values in daily practice

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and forward-thinking school environment
• A collaborative and committed senior leadership team
• Opportunities for continued professional development
• The chance to make a tangible difference in a school community
• Very supportive and inclusive school environment
• Be part of a team making a real difference in children’s lives

Information about the school

Lamberhurst St Mary’s Primary School is a one form entry village school with strong links to the parish church and local community. It is housed in an architect designed building with beautiful rural surroundings and great outdoor areas. The school is 1 form entry with 7 classes from Year R to Year 6.

In January 2006, the pupils and staff of Lamberhurst St Mary’s Church of England Primary School moved into the stunning state of the art modern building that the school now occupies at the top of Pearse Place. It had taken many years work by The Governing Body to secure the planning permission and the ‘go ahead’ to build the new school on land which had been left specifically for a new School. Recently the new school was extended, adding a second floor and some additional classrooms.

We are a friendly and experienced staff team with a TA dedicated to every class. The school is very well resourced and we offer high standards in education, have wonderful children who have a love of learning, a professional staff team and strong partnerships with parents.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Caroline Bromley
• Address:Pearse Place, Lamberhurst, Kent, TN3 8EJ
• Telephone: (01892) 890281
• Email: secretary@lamberhurst.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01892 891345

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• School Business Manager Job Description and Personal Specification