School Business Manager
Barn Croft Primary School
School Business Manager Vacancy
Salary Range: PO6- £52,584
Contract: Permanent X4 days - Term Time Only pro rota (39 weeks)
Required for: As soon as possible
Join our thriving primary school - be part of the journey!
Are you an experienced and proactive business professional seeking a meaningful role in a supportive
and dynamic school environment? Barn Croft Primary School is on a rapid journey of improvement,
and we are looking for a dedicated School Business Manager to join our leadership team. This is a key
strategic role, commencing September 2025, and is offered on a part-time basis four days a week.
At Barn Croft, you'll find a thriving, supportive environment within a great team. We celebrate diversity
and foster a collaborative spirit among staff. Flexible working arrangements, manageable workloads,
and a strong commitment to staff health ensure you feel valued and supported. We're on an exciting
journey of improvement, and you can be a part of it! As part of our leadership team, you will play a
vital role in supporting our continued growth and development.
The successful candidate will be:
Skilled in finance, HR, premises management, and administration within a school setting
Highly organised, efficient, and able to prioritise effectively in a busy environment
A confident communicator, able to work collaboratively with staff, governors, and external agencies
Strategic in their approach to budget planning, resource management, and income generation
Committed to safeguarding and supporting the wider school community
Enthusiastic about working in a child-centred environment and contributing to the life of the school
What We Offer:
A warm, welcoming school with fantastic children and a dedicated staff team
A vital leadership role, working closely with the Headteacher and Governors
Opportunities for professional development and networking across our soft federation of schools
A strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and work-life balance
Excellent transport links and on-site parking
Barn Croft is an inclusive and happy one for entry primary school in Walthamstow, fostering a childcentered environment that prioritises academic success, social-emotional well-being, and resilience.
Our core values - courage, love, and excellence - guide everything we do. Our children are well
behaved, inquisitive and eager to learn. We believe in a strong partnership between staff, students,
parents, and governors to achieve our shared vision. We look forward to welcoming you to Barn Croft!
Adrien Schweitzer
Headteacher
Application
Please submit your application form to headteacher@barncroft.waltham.sch.uk Please note that
CVs will not be considered and will automatically be disregarded. A valid application form will
need to be completed.
Application information
We welcome visits from applicants please contact the school office to arrange a visit or for further
information about the post on 0208 521 1145 or school@barncroft.waltham.sch.uk
Closing date: Thursday 18th September 2025 at noon
Interviews: Monday 22nd September
Due to the high number of applicants it is not possible to contact every candidate individually,
therefore, If you have not heard from us by Friday 18th September at 7pm then please assume that
your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Safeguarding
Barn Croft Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and protecting the
welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment for this post
will be subject to satisfactory reference checks with previous employers along with The successful candidate will be
subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).
Barn Croft Primary School
2 Brunel Road
Walthamstow
E17 8SB
Equal Opportunities
Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy
How to apply
Please submit your application form to headteacher@barncroft.waltham.sch.uk Please note that
CVs will not be considered and will automatically be disregarded. A valid application form will
need to be completed.
Application information
We welcome visits from applicants please contact the school office to arrange a visit or for further
information about the post on 0208 521 1145 or school@barncroft.waltham.sch.uk