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Part Time Business Manager - Part-time

Priory Infant School, Ramsgate

  • Ref:KCC886-2345-116S
  • Posted:27/04/2026
  • Pay:KSE
  • Start Date:September 2026
  • App Close Date:22/05/2026 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Priory Infant School is seeking an experienced, proactive, and highly organised Part-Time School Business Manager to join our friendly and dedicated team.

Working closely with the Headteacher and governors, you will play a key strategic role in leading the school’s business and operational functions, including finance, HR, health and safety, compliance, and administration. Your work will ensure that resources are managed effectively to support high-quality teaching and learning for all pupils.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive school community where collaboration, positivity, and a shared commitment to children’s success are at the heart of everything we do.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Budget planning, monitoring, and ensuring financial compliance
  • Oversight of HR processes and payroll
  • Procurement and contract management
  • Health and safety and statutory compliance
  • Line management of support staff
  • Providing support to the governing body

The successful candidate will:

  • Have significant experience in finance or business management (school experience is desirable)
  • Demonstrate strong organisational, IT, and communication skills
  • Be highly organised and able to work under pressure

This is a part-time position for 2 days a week.  School visits are welcomed.

Priory Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

 

 

Information about the school

Priory Infant School is a welcoming two-form entry school located in the heart of the seaside town of Ramsgate. Established 30 years ago, the school benefits from six spacious classrooms, alongside a well-equipped extension that provides additional facilities for SEND support and small-group teaching.

We are fortunate to have extensive outdoor spaces that enrich our pupils’ learning experiences, including a dedicated wildlife area with a pond.

We are proud to embrace the Thrive Approach, using it to support the emotional and social development of all our children. This underpins our core ethos: that every child should feel safe, understood, and ready to learn. Strong partnerships with parents and carers are central to this work and play a vital role in our school community.

Our dedicated staff team creates a nurturing environment where children grow as independent, resilient, and creative learners. We aim for every child to become a confident reader, a responsible citizen, and to develop a lifelong love of learning.

We are committed to delivering a broad and engaging curriculum, where success is celebrated and children are inspired by experiences that go beyond the National Curriculum. Our aim is for every child at Priory to be happy, enthusiastic, and given the very best start to their school journey.

The school serves a mixed catchment area, resulting in a richly diverse cohort. Approximately 20% of our pupils receive SEND support during their time with us, and around 50% are eligible for Pupil Premium funding.

During our most recent visit from HMI in June 2023, it was noted that, “Pupils are happy to come to this friendly school where everyone is made to feel welcome and included.” We encourage you to read our full Ofsted report, available on our school website.

If you are ready to embrace new challenges and are undeterred by hard work, we would be delighted to hear from you. Priory is a small school with a big heart, and the warmth of our community is something we are incredibly proud of. We warmly invite you to come and experience it for yourself.

School website: www.priory.kent.sch.uk

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Clare Sellwood
  • Address:Cannon Road, Ramsgate , Kent, CT11 9XT
  • Telephone: (01843) 593105
  • Email: office@priory.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01843) 852787

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.