About this role
Post: School Business Manager
Start date: September 2026
Salary: SCP 45 – 49 £58,602 to £63,453 per annum
Hours of work: Permanent, 37 hours per week, full year
We are seeking an experienced School Business Manager to lead on operations, finance, HR and compliance. This is a key position requiring strategic leadership and strong organisational skills.
The South Westmorland Multi Academy Trust values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. South Westmorland Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will also undertake online searches in accordance with our responsibilities under keeping children safe in education.
Dallam School is committed to supporting its workforce to achieve a greater work:life balance. We offer a range of formal and informal flexible working options through our Flexible Working Policy, which have been taken up by a growing number of staff. We are open to discussing our approach on flexible working options at any stage of the recruitment process or beyond. Please contact our HR Officer for further details.
An enhanced check with the disclosure and barring service will be undertaken for this post.
If you feel that you have the right experience, skills and enthusiasm please visit the school website School Business Manager - Dallam School or contact: s.morgan@dallamschool.co.uk (015395 65168) for further information.
Closing date for applications: Friday 22nd May 2026
Interviews: week commencing 25th May 2026
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