School Business Manager - Part-time

Lunsford Primary School, Aylesford

• Ref:KCC886-2562-65S
• Posted:17/11/2025
• Pay:MPS (Kent Scheme F)
• Start Date:December 2025 / Jan 2026
• App Close Date:01/12/2025 at 13:00
• Interviews:09/12/25

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Lunsford Primary School is a happy and high achieving one form entry primary school in the Larkfield area near West Malling, Kent. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, effective and highly-skilled School Business Manager (SBM) to join our team. The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for a range of operational services, including financial management, human resources, health & safety, premises and general administration.

As part of the Senior Leadership team, the SBM plays an important role in managing the strategy and operations of the business functions in our school. The position is wide and varied and therefore requires an individual with excellent finance, organisational and people skills, who can embrace the complexities of this demanding role. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled individual to join our hardworking and passionate team.

We can offer:

• Fantastic children with outstanding behaviour who strive to achieve their best

• An enthusiastic and supportive leadership team with good opportunities for CPD

• A warm, positive working environment where everyone is valued and encouraged to succeed

• Friendly and dedicated staff plus committed Governors and PTA (FOLS)

• A vibrant and supportive local community

• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required

• On-site staff parking.

We are seeking a School Business Manager who:

• Is determined to make a difference to our school community and help us on our journey towards providing exceptional educational provision for our children

• Can ensure effective management, reporting and recording of the School’s finances

• Shows an ability to use existing resources to overcome challenges and create new and effective solutions

• Will be a positive role model for children, parents/carers and colleagues, and approach tasks with energy and enthusiasm

• Demonstrates emotional intelligence, integrity and confidence

• Is a highly effective communicator, with the ability to relate positively to both children and adults

• Has a proven ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

• Has a commitment to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school

If you are interested in this post please complete the application form; CVs cannot be accepted.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.  

Salary Range £30,404 to £33,752 FTE (KSF). Working patten 21 hours per week

Suitable candidates who apply before the deadline, may be invited to attend an interview before the official closing date.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974, subject to the filtering rules which ‘protect’ certain spent convictions and cautions from disclosure.

Lunsford Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and relevant references being received.

Information about the school

Information about the school

Thank you for taking the time to read about our vacancy.

We are an oversubscribed one form entry primary school in Larkfield, Aylesford catering for pupils from Reception to Year 6. The school was recently refurbished and has seven classrooms, a brand new computer suite, a library at the centre of the school, a Design and Technology/ music room as well as a spacious hall. We are fortunate to have an extensive playing field which is used for PE and games as well as a woodland crafts area for Forest School inspired and outdoor learning.

The school has a reputation for high attainment and we are justly proud of this. We have a commitment to high academic standards whilst maintaining a rounded view of education where the needs of all learners are catered for.

We recognise that our staff (along side our children here) are our most important resource and are valued, supported and encouraged to develop personally and professionally within a learning and caring community. As part of our informal local collaboration, we work closely alongside other local primary schools. We also have strong links with Canterbury Christ Church University.

We have well behaved, hard working and polite children who are a real credit to their parents and the school. We have a very active School Council and Eco Club and offer a wide variety of lunchtime and after school clubs for a small school.

You would be joining a fabulous and experienced team which includes a number of highly trained teaching assistants.

Lunsford Primary School really is a fantastic place to work that very much cares about their staff and children’s wellbeing. We have a genuine commitment to promoting and ensuring a good work / life balance for all our staff.

This is such an exciting opportunity for the right candidate. Don't just take our word for it, come and see for yourself.

Suitable candidates who apply before the deadline, may be invited to attend an interview before the official closing date.

Lunsford Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and relevant references being received.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Kate Mead
• Address:Swallow Road, Larkfield, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6PY
• Telephone: (01732) 843352
• Email: office@lunsford.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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• Job Description and Person Specification