Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School, Exchange Street, Accrington, BB5 0JD (366 on roll)
Tel: 01254 399009
School website: www.springhillschool.co.uk
Spring Hill Community Primary School is seeking an exceptional School Business Manager to join our vibrant, ambitious and community‑centred school. This is a pivotal leadership role, forming a key part of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and working closely with the Headteacher to drive forward the next phase of our schools development. This is an exciting time to join Spring Hill. With a growing leadership structure, a planned office re‑organisation, and a renewed strategic focus on finance, HR, premises and community engagement, we are looking for a highly skilled professional who can bring clarity, structure and vision to our operational leadership.
About the Role The School Business Manager will be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of:
Finance: Oversight of the school budget, financial planning, monitoring and reporting; working with the LCC Finance Officer; ensuring compliance; managing school fund accounts; supporting income generation and fundraising initiatives.
Human Resources: Supporting the Headteacher with HR processes including recruitment, induction, absence management, probation, performance processes and maintaining accurate HR systems. You will help lead the restructure of office systems and workflows, ensuring efficient and compliant practice.
Premises & Health and Safety: Leading on the development and implementation of the schools 5‑year premises plan, managing contractors, overseeing statutory compliance, and supporting the Site Supervisor with routine checks, PAMS reporting and health and safety procedures.
Office Leadership & Administration: Line‑managing the administrative team, supporting an office restructure, improving systems, and ensuring high‑quality communication and customer service across the school.
Strategic Leadership: As a member of SLT, you will contribute to whole‑school planning, decision‑making and evaluation. You will attend Governor meetings, present reports, and support the Headteacher in delivering the schools strategic vision.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.
The closing date is 01/09/2026 at 12 noon
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
Level 4 (or above) qualification in School Business Management, Business Administration, Finance, HR, or a related field (e.g. CSBM, DSBM, AAT Level 4), or willingness to work towards
Degree‑level qualification in Business, Finance, HR, Leadership or similar.
Safer Recruitment training.
Has significant experience in school business management or a comparable leadership role.
Please refer to the attached document 'Additional Information for SBM Vacancy 20.05.2026' for fuller details.
Experience working as part of a Senior Leadership Team.
Experience managing or contributing to a premises plan or managing capital projects.
Experience managing school finances, overseeing audits, school fund accounts or imprest systems.
Experience with marketing, community engagement or income‑generation initiatives.
Contact the school office on 01254 399009
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
