Experienced School Business Manager | Primary School Opportunity | Harrogate

Marchant Recruitment; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Trial

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is supporting a welcoming primary school in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, in hiring a School Business Manager on a full-time, temporary basis. The role involves overseeing financial management, school operations, HR support and compliance, with working hours 8:30am–4:30pm.

You’ll join a proactive leadership team, contributing to efficient school administration and a positive learning environment. A paid trial day is included.

Qualifications

• Experience as a School Business Manager or equivalent is preferred.
• Strong financial, budgeting, and organisational skills.
• Understanding of school operations, HR processes and compliance.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work independently.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing budgets, expenditure, financial records and reporting.
• Ensuring smooth school administration and operations.
• Providing HR support including staff records, payroll processes, recruitment and HR administration.
• Supporting premises, health and safety, facilities management and statutory requirements.
• Managing procurement, contracts and external service providers.
• Collaborating with senior leadership to improve efficiency and school outcomes.

Job description

Are you an experienced School Business Manager looking for your next opportunity? We’re working with a welcoming primary school in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, that is looking for a confident, organised, and proactive professional to join their team on a full-time, temporary basis!

This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your expertise to a school where your contribution will make a real difference. If you’re passionate about keeping school operations running smoothly, enjoy taking ownership of your responsibilities, and thrive in a busy educational environment, we’d love to hear from you!

The Role at a Glance

• Position: School Business Manager

• Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire

• Contract: Full-time, temporary

• Working Hours: 8:30am–4:30pm – no split shifts!

• Daily Rate: £200–£250, depending on experience

• Paid Trial: Your trial day will be paid!

What Will You Be Doing?

As School Business Manager, you’ll play an important role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school. Working closely with the Headteacher and wider leadership team, you’ll help manage the essential business functions that allow staff and pupils to thrive.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Financial Management: Overseeing budgets, expenditure, financial records, and reporting.

• School Administration: Ensuring business and administrative operations run efficiently.

• HR Support: Assisting with staff records, payroll processes, recruitment, and HR administration.

• Premises & Compliance: Supporting health and safety, facilities management, and statutory requirements.

• Procurement & Contracts: Managing suppliers, purchasing, and external service providers.

• Leadership Support: Working alongside senior leaders to improve efficiency and support the school's ongoing success.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced School Business Manager who can hit the ground running and confidently manage the demands of a busy school environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a School Business Manager, preferably within a primary school.

• Strong financial, budgeting, and organisational skills.

• A good understanding of school operations, HR processes, and compliance.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.

• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to work independently.

• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or a willingness to obtain one.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Enjoy a competitive daily rate of £200–£250, consistent daytime working hours, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a primary school community — all without split shifts!