Business Manager - Primary School

Protocol Education Limited; Gateshead; Sur place; GBP 30 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a proactive Business Manager to join a welcoming primary school in Gateshead. The role focuses on running operational, financial and administrative functions to support outstanding pupil experiences.

The successful candidate will have strong financial/organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate with school leaders and external partners while ensuring compliance and safeguarding requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Strong financial and organisational skills required.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities expected.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Knowledge of education settings would be advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Managing day-to-day business and operational functions.
• Supporting financial planning, budgeting and reporting.
• Overseeing administrative processes and systems.
• Contributing to strategic school improvement initiatives.
• Working closely with school leaders, staff and external partners.
• Supporting compliance, health and safety and operational procedures.

Connaissances

Financial skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Multi-priority management

Education sector knowledge

Description du poste

Are you a Business Manager looking to make a real difference in a primary school setting?

We are seeking a dedicated Business Manager to join a welcoming primary school in Gateshead. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive professional to support the smooth running of the school's operational, financial and administrative functions.

About the School

This primary school is committed to providing a positive and supportive learning environment where pupils can thrive. The leadership team values collaboration, professional excellence and creating the best possible outcomes for children.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing day-to-day business and operational functions.
• Supporting financial planning, budgeting and reporting.
• Overseeing administrative processes and systems.
• Contributing to strategic school improvement initiatives.
• Working closely with school leaders, staff and external partners.
• Supporting compliance, health and safety and operational procedures.

Who We're Looking For

• Previous experience in school business management or a similar operational leadership role.
• Strong financial and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Knowledge of education settings would be advantageous.

Why This Role Matters

As Business Manager, you'll play a vital role in ensuring resources, systems and operations support outstanding educational experiences for pupils and staff.

Why Join Protocol Education?

We offer ongoing support throughout the recruitment process and are committed to helping candidates find rewarding opportunities within education.

Safeguarding

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references, in line with DfE guidance.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.