Vacancies
The Archdiocese of Cardiff in partnership with Herefordshire Children’s Services
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER’S RC PRIMARY SCHOOL
Venns Lane Hereford
HR1 1DT
01432 273941
admin@st-francisxaviers.hereford.sch.uk
Job Opportunity: School Business Manager
Required for January 2027
Term time only plus three weeks
Permanent Contract 36 hours per week
Salary: HC7 £26860.79-£31202.99
Five Mornings (from 7:45 am)
Three afternoons (days to be confirmed)
Three weeks during the school holidays
About the Role
The Archdiocese of Cardiff and the Governors of St Francis Xavier’s RC Primary School are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic School Business Manager to join our friendly and well-resourced team. A handover period will be provided with the current Business Manager who will be retiring. Visits to the school are most welcome. Please contact us to arrange a tour with the headteacher.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional with skills in:
- Finance
- Human Resources and Employment Law
- Health and Safety
- Premises and Project Management
- Leadership, Confidentiality and Communication
The ideal candidate will hold a School Business Manager qualification or have strong transferable business management experience.
Additionally, the candidate will have a willingness to participate in further training and development opportunities including completion of the Certificate of School Business Management if not already held.
The successful candidate will benefit from:
- A supportive and welcoming staff team
- Excellent professional development opportunities
- Pension benefits
- A term-time only role (plus three weeks over the school holidays)
Our Ethos and Values
At St Francis Xavier’s, our mission is inspired by the words: “Love one another as I have loved you.” John 15:12
Our pupils are encouraged to:
- Share God’s love with others
- Follow their dreams
- Excel in citizenship
Through our Catholic ethos, we nurture a culture of respect, compassion, tolerance and service, enabling pupils to grow as confident, caring individuals who contribute positively to local and global communities and have a lived understanding of Catholic Social Teaching.
Safeguarding Statement
St Francis Xavier’s RC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.
How to Apply
Please return completed forms to kling@st-francisxaviers.hereford.sch.uk
Closing date for applications: Friday 13th November 2026 at 12 noon
Interview Date: TBC