School Business Manager - Term Time

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-3716-172S
• Posted:08/12/2025
• Pay:KSE - £27,852 to £29,716
• Start Date:January 2026
• App Close Date:19/12/2025 at 16:00
• Interviews:TBC

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St Teresa's is a small friendly school, looking to recruit a business manager who is committed to working in partnership with the Headteacher and leadership team, providing comprehensive and strategic support. The successful applicant will be responsible for the school’s finances, personnel, contracts and premises, health and safety and data protection. You will be the line manager for the premises staff.  The role requires flexibility, tact and problem solving on a daily basis, therefore it is essential that you are professional, approachable and a very effective communicator. You will work closely with the office team.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:

• relevant professional financial qualifications and business acumen
• strong financial and administrative background, with proven track record of financial management
• evidence of successful management of others
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• ability to work under pressure and be able to meet deadlines
• high standards
• flexibility and a ‘can do’ attitude.
• competence to lead on matters related to finance, premises, HR and health and safety. 

Previous experience of working in a school environment is an advantage but not essential.  We are seeking first and foremost for someone with a strong financial background with a genuine commitment to helping us deploy the resources available to best possible effect in a school context of uncertain budgets. Appropriate professional development and training will be available to address any skills gaps for the successful candidate.  This post is for 30 hours per week, 40 weeks per year. This post will start in January, subject to suitable references and a clear DBS being received.

Applicants are welcome to make an appointment to visit the school prior to submitting their application. Please email  lhuotari@kcsp.org.uk for an appointment

Information about the school

St. Teresa's Catholic Primary School is a single form entry school, based in Ashford, and serving the Parish of St Teresa of Avila, Ashford and the local area. St Teresa’s is a successful, friendly school situated in beautiful grounds close to Ashford town centre where people feel welcomed and cared for. Over time, the school has had consistently good judgements in all inspections including in its most recent Ofsted inspection (June 2025) and denominational inspection (March 2020).

We are proud to be part of a thriving community, that is well supported by our parents and families and the local parish church. Our children are regularly involved in church life.

As part of the Kent Catholic Schools Partnership, we are lucky to be able to share best practice with our academy partners. This ensures wonderful support, development and a wide range of opportunities for both children and staff.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Lisa Huotari
• Address:St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Quantock Drive, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8QN
• Telephone: (01233) 622797
• Email: office@st-teresas-ashford.kcsp.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Rehabilitation of Offenders
• Recruitment Monitoring
• Consent to Obtain References
• Person Specification
• Job Description
• Notes to Applicants