Business Manager, 37hpw (Jarrow School)

South Tyneside Council; Jarrow; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

South Tyneside Council is seeking a skilled School Business Manager for Jarrow School to lead financial and operational functions in a busy educational environment.

The role focuses on strategic and day-to-day finance, administration, premises, H&S, data protection and support services, ensuring high value and effective use of resources to support pupils' outcomes.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience of strategic and operational finance.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing of children.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage finance, administration, premises, health and safety, data protection and support services.
• Develop staff and maintain high standards.
• Collaborate with Senior Leadership Team to maximise value for money.
• Support safeguarding and wellbeing of children and young people.

Job description

Business Manager, 37hpw

(Jarrow School)

£43,149 pa

Permanent Contract

Required for 4 January 2026 (or as soon as possible)

We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated School Business Manager to play a key role in the leadership and effective operation of our school.

The successful candidate will lead and manage our finance, administration, premises, health and safety, data protection and support services, ensuring that resources are used efficiently and provide excellent value for money. They will manage and develop staff, maintain high standards, challenge areas of weakness and work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure our support services make the greatest possible contribution to outcomes for pupils.

We are looking for someone with substantial experience of strategic and operational finance, strong leadership and organisational skills, and a commitment to supporting the development, safeguarding and wellbeing of children and young people.

Staff well-being is high priority at Jarrow School and achieving a good work/life balance is an area of real importance to us.

Jarrow School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

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Closing Date: Noon, Monday 23 November 2026.