Primary School Business Manager - Portsmouth. Job in Portsmouth Education & Training Jobs

Prospero Teaching; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Portsmouth is seeking a Business Manager to lead a dedicated team, manage finances, and oversee personnel administration. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development and a chance to make a significant impact in the school community.

Benefits

Free, accredited continued professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Experience in financial accounting and budget management.
• Knowledge of personnel matters and school-based systems.
• Strong leadership skills and confidence in preparing financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher in managing and monitoring the school budget.
• Prepare reports for the Headteacher and governors.
• Oversee daily financial systems and personnel administration.

Skills

Financial accounting

Budget management

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Prospero Teaching's client primary school in Portsmouth is looking for a highly effective Business Manager to lead and manage a dedicated, friendly team.

The school office is at the heart of daily operations-keeping everything running smoothly, ensuring staff and students are well-supported, and playing a key role in the life of our school. This position offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a real impact, all while working in a welcoming and supportive community.

The School Offer:

• A busy, dynamic role where every day is different.

• A friendly and enthusiastic team that values collaboration.

• On-the-job training and support, ensuring you feel confident in the role.

• The chance to lead key aspects of HR, finance, and administration.

• A school that prioritises staff well-being and development.

About You:

We are looking for a positive, detail-oriented individual with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities. Ideally, you will have:

• Experience in financial accounting and budget management.

• Knowledge of personnel matters and school-based systems (or a willingness to learn-training provided).

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to guide a team effectively.

• Confidence in preparing financial reports for governing body meetings.

• Excellent communication skills, ensuring interactions are warm and professional.

• Outstanding organisational abilities, with a talent for prioritising tasks efficiently.

• Sound judgement and integrity, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

As Business Manager, you will:

• Support the Headteacher in managing and monitoring the school budget.

• Prepare reports for the Headteacher and governors.

• Oversee daily financial systems, ensuring smooth operations.

• Take responsibility for school personnel administration, including handling new starter/leaver paperwork.

• Act as GDPR Officer, ensuring data protection procedures are followed.

• Oversee Health & Safety in partnership with school leadership.

Salary & Hours:

• Salary Scale : 35,000 - 45,000

• Monday - Friday, 08:30am - 16:30pm

To be eligible for this role through Prospero teaching, you must:

• Hold right to work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide references upon request
• Possess up to date Safeguarding Training (or a willingness to undertake this)

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team