Business Manager - Primary School

Prospero Teaching; Walsall; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency seeks a Business Manager for a primary school in Walsall. This full-time role involves key responsibilities in finance, HR, and health & safety. The ideal candidate will have management experience in education, strong financial acumen, and excellent communication skills. Apply if you're ready to impact a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a management role in an educational setting.
• Strong skills in budget planning and monitoring.
• Familiarity with HR processes and health & safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead on Finance, HR, and Health & Safety operations.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Act as the primary contact for HR matters.

Skills

Management experience in education

Strong financial management skills

HR processes experience

Excellent communication skills

High level of IT proficiency

Education

Relevant management qualification

Tools

SIMS

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Business Manager - Primary School, Walsall

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01.08.2025

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15.09.2025

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Job Description:

Business Manager – Primary School
Location: Walsall, West Midlands
Position Type: Full-Time | Term Time Only (Monday to Friday, 8:00AM – 4:00PM)
Start Date: September 2025
Pay Rate: Competitive (Based on Experience)
Contract Type: Long-Term, with potential to become permanent

Are you an experienced and driven School Business Manager looking for a new opportunity this September?
Prospero Teaching is working in partnership with a welcoming and well-managed primary school in Walsall that is seeking a skilled School Business Manager to join their senior leadership team. This is a key strategic role within the school, offering the chance to make a real impact on its continued success.

About the Role:
· Lead on Finance, HR, and Health & Safety operations
· Work closely with the Headteacher and Governing Body to manage budgets and resources effectively
· Ensure compliance with financial procedures and support bid writing for additional funding
· Act as the main point of contact for HR matters including absence management, recruitment, and compliance
· Oversee the smooth running of the administrative, site, and catering teams

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
· Proven experience in a management or a similar leadership role in an educational setting
· Strong financial management skills, including budget planning and monitoring
· Experience with HR processes, facilities management, and health & safety procedures
· Excellent communication and organisational skills
· A high level of IT proficiency and familiarity with school systems such as SIMS

Essential Requirements:
· Right to Work in the UK
· A valid Enhanced Child Barred List DBS on the Update Service (or willing to obtain one)
· Two recent professional references (covering the last two years)

To Apply:
If you’re a strategic and experienced School Business Manager seeking a new opportunity in a supportive school environment, we would love to hear from you.
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Please Note:
Prospero Teaching is acting as an education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
By applying for this role, you consent to Prospero Teaching contacting you and retaining your details in accordance with GDPR.
In line with the Employment Agencies Act, all applicants must provide proof of ID and satisfactory references. Employment offers are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We are unable to offer employment sponsorship for this role.

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