St Nicholas CE Primary School
Manor Farm Avenue, Shepperton, Middlesex TW17 9AD
School Business Manager
From February 2026 (or sooner, if available)
Owing to the retirement of the current postholder, the Governors of St Nicholas School are seeking a highly-motivated, proactive and experienced School Business Manager to join our friendly and hard-working team.
This pivotal role offers the opportunity to make a real impact on the success and sustainability of our school and to enable others in the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning.
As School Business Manager, you will be responsible for the effective management of the school’s finances and resources, personnel, premises and administrative functions. Working closely with the Headteacher and Governors, you will help shape strategic decisions and ensure the smooth running of our school.
This is an exciting role for a finance professional able to transfer their knowledge and skills into an educational setting, and ultimately for the benefit of all of our children.
Full-Time Position:
37.5 hours per week during term time only plus 2 weeks, i.e. 41 weeks of the year.
Salary at Surrey Grade 9 £41,585 FTE, which means pro-rata actual salary of £39,177.
This is an in-person role, located at Manor Farm Avenue, Shepperton, Middlesex, TW17 9AD.
Key Responsibilities:
To work as part of the Senior Leadership Team and be responsible for Finance, Premises, Health and Safety and Personnel, and to liaise with the Headteacher over budget matters.
To ensure that the Governors and the Headteacher are provided with appropriate information to ensure effective financial planning, budgeting, and reporting.
To ensure school resources, including Information Technology, are maintained and that procurement procedures ensure best value in every area.
To ensure that the buildings and grounds are maintained and comply with health and safety guidelines and statutory inspections.
Along with the Human Resources Manager, to ensure that the human resource function supports the Staff and Senior Leaders of the school.
To ensure effective recording of staff attendance and reporting for payroll services.
To support the development of school policies and procedures.
To drive efficiency and innovation across school operations.
To be responsible for, and line manage, Administrative and Premises Staff.
The Ideal Candidate should have:
Accountancy qualification or equivalent degree.
Strong knowledge of finance processes and regulations.
Experience working in a Finance or Business Manager role, ideally within education.
Excellent interpersonal, organisational, technological and communication skills.
What We Offer:
A welcoming and hugely supportive Staff team, Parent and Teachers’ Association and Governing Board.
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Access to London Diocese and Surrey professional development and training.
A great Staff Room and Garden, complimentary refreshments and free morning and after school wrap around childcare for the children of Staff in the school.
To find out more visit our website at: www.stnicholas-shepperton.co.uk.
The closing date for applications is Friday 21st November 2025.
Interviews will take place week beginning Monday 24th November 2025.
Applications should be sent to: info@stnicholas-shepperton.surrey.sch.uk.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement earlier, interview and appoint before the date above, if we receive sufficient applications.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Mrs Begley in the school office on 01932 227744, or via info@stnicholas-shepperton.surrey.sch.uk for available dates and times.