School Business Manager at ORC External

• Address: Moulton CEVC Primary School, Moulton, Suffolk CB8 8PR
• Salary: £32,654 pro rota
• Hours: Part Time. Up to 29 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent. Required from January 2026, with the opportunity to start this term.
• Reference: 8018

At our warm and welcoming school, we pride ourselves on creating a nurturing and supportive environment for pupils and staff alike. We offer a unique and fulfilling place to work, where opportunities like this are rare: staff here are genuinely happy, vacancies generally only arise from promotion or retirement. We are looking for someone to join our friendly and dedicated team, who make a real difference every day. 

We are looking for someone who is:

• Warm and approachable – builds positive relationships with staff, governors, parents and external partners.
• Efficient and organised – manages school resources, finance, and operations with professionalism and attention to detail.
• Strategic and proactive – takes initiative and contributes to the long-term planning and smooth running of the school. Familiarity with Arbor MIS would be an advantage, though not essential.
• Experienced in financial management – confident in managing school budgets, financial reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Knowledgeable in HR and administration – supports recruitment, staff records, contracts, the Single Central Record, and ensures robust administrative systems.
• Adaptable and flexible – able to respond to the dynamic needs of a busy school environment.
• Committed to teamwork – collaborates closely with the headteacher, governors, and all staff to support school priorities.
• Strong communicator – communicates positively, clearly and professionally with all stakeholders.
• Discrete and trustworthy – maintains confidentiality and demonstrates high levels of integrity.
• IT proficient – proficient with Microsoft Office and open to using digital tools to enhance efficiency.
• Aligned with our values – supports the Christian ethos of the school and contributes positively to our inclusive and friendly community.

We can offer you:

• a supportive and positive working environment with opportunities for professional development
• a team of welcoming and dedicated colleagues
• well-behaved, enthusiastic children and supportive families
• a governing body that values and champions staff wellbeing
• a workplace where good humour and a can-do attitude are encouraged
• flexibility: term-time and school holiday arrangements, may be considered for the right candidate, as well as tailoring the role/working hours to candidates with excellent finance knowledge and skills.

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf), Application Pack (pdf) and Application Guidance (Word)

Please feel free to contact the HR team by either calling 01638 750236 or emailing: [email protected]

To find out more, please visit our website (Moulton CEVC Primary School)

How to apply

To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to Deborah Shipp, Headteacher: [email protected]

Visits to the school are welcomed. 

Closing date: 12 pm, 24 November 2025.

Interview date: week commencing 1 December 2025, or before for the right candidate.

Promoted as SPJ (Standard Plus Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

Moulton CEVC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

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