All LocationsAll Locations:
Dorchester
Advertising SalarySalary Details:
£14,325 - £16,247 actual Salary (Pro Rated)
What is the vacancy type for this advertVacancy Type:
Permanent
Function:
School Support Staff
EmployerEmployer:
Dorset Council - Broadmayne First School
Job Working PatternJob Working Pattern:
Part time

About the role

Support Services Manager

 21 hours per week, 39 weeks a year (term time plus inset days) 8.30am - 4pm with half an hour unpaid lunch break.

We are seeking a proactive, highly organised, and personable Business Support Manager to join our dedicated team. This pivotal role ensures the smooth running of our school’s administrative, financial, and operational functions, allowing our staff and pupils to focus on what matters most—learning and growing together.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the school’s administrative systems, including finance, HR, premises, and health & safety.
  • Oversee budget planning, monitoring, and reporting in collaboration with the Headteacher and Governors.
  • Manage contracts, procurement, and supplier relationships to ensure best value and compliance.
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and personnel record-keeping in line with safeguarding requirements.
  • Ensure the school site is safe, secure, and well-maintained, working closely with the Headteacher and external contractors.
  • Act as a key point of contact for staff, parents, and external agencies, promoting a welcoming and professional school office.
  • Contribute to strategic planning and school improvement initiatives.
 
We warmly encourage prospective applicants to arrange a visit to Broadmayne First School before applying.
It’s a great opportunity to experience our welcoming atmosphere, meet our dedicated team, and see our school in action.
To book a visit or to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact Sally Foyle at 01305 852471 or
We’re happy to answer any questions and help you explore whether this is the right fit for you.

Further Information

Broadmayne First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Governments safer recruitment guidelines.

All appointments are subject to rigorous safeguarding checks, including enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references. Our recruitment processes reflect our dedication to creating a safe and supportive environment for all.

Broadmayne First School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements.

The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Keeping Children Safe in Education

Broadmayne First School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

About Us

You’ll be joining a vibrant, close-knit team of passionate educators and support staff who believe in the power of collaboration. We share knowledge freely, celebrate each other’s strengths, and work together to solve challenges with creativity and care. Whether it’s through regular team planning, peer mentoring, or spontaneous coffee-break brainstorms, you’ll find a culture of mutual respect and genuine support. Everyone’s voice matters here—and together, we ensure we all 'fly high'. 

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