School Business Manager - Term Time

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Gillingham

• Ref:MED887-3755-112S
• Posted:12/02/2026
• Pay:NJC B2 Points 31 - 35
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:19/02/2026 at 17:00
• Interviews:WC 23rd February 2026

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We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Business Manager to join our hard working and supportive team. As a Catholic school, we are deeply committed to nurturing the whole child, rooted in the Gospel values of love, respect and service. We are looking for someone who will uphold and model our Catholic ethos, contributing positively to the spiritual and moral of our pupils. We are seeking someone who can provide comprehensive management and strategic operational support across all aspects of school administration, including finance, HR, health and safety, GDPR, marketing and premises.

The successful candidate must have strong financial skills, demonstrate a high level of interpersonal communication skills, continuing to build wider links within the community, with an ability to drive forward and enhance the standards of achievement across the school.

The successful candidate will:

• Ideally be qualified with a professional qualification in finance and business management;
• Have detailed, authoritative knowledge and experience in financial procedures and experience within payroll and accountancy;
• Have knowledge of school procedure/policies, regulations and audit requirements;
• Have a comprehensive understanding of data protection (GDPR) and confidentiality issues;
• Be committed to developing high standards and striving for excellence;
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to lead, motivate and inspire staff and children to achieve the highest standards;
• Have experience of strategic planning and leadership;
• Have a strong commitment to their own learning and professional development.

We offer:

• An inclusive and caring ethos;
• Enthusiastic, well motivated and happy children;
• Welcoming and supportive staff;
• A well-resourced school;
• Exceptional opportunities for professional development;
• A wider professional learning community;
• A supportive Governing Body;
• A caring school and parish community.

St Mary’s is committed to safeguarding pupils, any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, health check and Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) and proof of right to work in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the school

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a successful and happy school, combining a caring Catholic ethos with enthusiastic learners. The school was judged as Good by Ofsted in 2023 and it was also graded Good in its Jan 2024 Catholic Schools Inspection. The school is 2 form entry with a nursery attached and full wraparound care.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Liza Moore
• Address:Greenfield Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1YH
• Telephone: 01634 855 783
• Email: office@stmarysrcp.medway.sch.uk

Fax: 01634 856 459

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description - SBM
• Self Disclosure Form