Job Introduction
Poole Grammar School Website
For: School Business Manager
Start date: May 2026
Salary: Band J 44-48 (£55,595-£60,593 FTE) |
In this role, the post holder will be responsible to the Headteacher Actual annual salary: £55,595-£60,593 FTE (subject to annual pay review) Hours: 37 (will consider 30) Working weeks: 52 Further details about the school can be found on the school website: www.poolegrammar.com The responsibilities of the postholder will include the following areas: |
Health, safety and safeguarding |
The post holder must: - fully abide by the school’s safeguarding policy;
- fully abide by the staff Code of Conduct and any applicable Health & Safety, cyber-security and risk management policies.
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Main job purpose: |
- To work as part of the Senior Leadership Team to ensure that the school meets its educational aims and to directly assist the Headteacher.
- Responsible for providing professional leadership and management of school finance, premises and other support staff, to enhance their effectiveness in order to achieve improved standards of learning and achievement in the school.
- To promote the highest standards of business ethos within the administrative function of the school and strategically ensure the most effective use of resources in support of the school’s objectives.
- The School Business Manager is responsible for the Financial Resource Management (including budget setting)/ Administration Management / Human Resources/Library/Marketing/ Facility & Property Management / Health & Safety Management of the school.
- To ensure that the school meets its legal requirements and statutory obligations as an Academy, Limited Company and a Charity; including the Trading Subsidiary.
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Main responsibilities and duties: |
The post holder must: - Provide a comprehensive administrative, clerical and secretarial service in a context that will require appropriate confidentiality.
What you need to do | Please visit www.poolegrammar.com/work-for-us and complete the online application form.
Once submitted, you will receive an acknowledgement email. CVs will be accepted in addition to the above but will not be accepted on their own. Online application forms are preferred but a PDF and Word version of the application form is available to download from our website. This can be emailed to the HR Department at pgshrdept@poolegrammar.com Please note, if you use the PDF application form and are using an Apple Mac, please make sure that this is not completed in preview mode as it will not save correctly. If you have any questions regarding the application process or have not received your acknowledgment email, please contact the HR Department. | Dates |
Closing date for applications: 1st March 2026 Interviews: week commencing: week commencing 2nd March 2026 We encourage early applications and reserve the right to interview early, for the right candidate. | Safeguarding and equal opportunities | Poole Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS application. Poole Grammar School also promotes equal opportunities for its workforce. We look forward to receiving your application. With thanks, Katie Etheridge, Headteacher February 2026 |
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