Business Manager Administration - Part-time

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-3716-178S
• Posted:03/06/2026
• Pay:KSE - £27,852 to £29,716 (fte)
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:19/06/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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St Teresa's is a small friendly school, looking to recruit a business manager for 4 days per week 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 September, 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 office@st-teresas-ashford.kcsp.org.uk for an appointment

Information about the school

St. Teresa’s Catholic Primary School is a single form entry school set in Ashford. We are a consistently good school (OFSTED June 2025, Denominational Inspection Mar 2020), set in beautiful eco-friendly grounds. We are part of a thriving community and work as part of the Parish, with the support of our parents. We place the children at the heart of every decision. We are part of the Kent Catholic Schools Partnership in and work closely with our academy partners, KCSP, for the benefit of staff and to enrich the lives of the children. The school is popular with parents and operates a waiting list in many classes.

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
• Notes to Applicants
• Person Specification
• Job Description