Impactful Primary School Business Manager — Full‑Time Temp

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid trial day

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is partnering with a welcoming primary school in Preston, Lancashire to recruit an experienced School Business Manager. This is a full-time, temporary role with hours 8:30am–4:30pm and a daily rate of £200–£250, depending on experience.

Your trial day will be paid and you’ll work closely with the Headteacher to keep school operations running smoothly. We’re seeking a candidate with strong financial management, budgeting and HR administration skills, who can take ownership

Qualifications

• Previous School Business Manager experience, preferably in a primary school.
• Strong financial, budgeting, and organisational skills.
• Good understanding of school operations, HR processes, and compliance.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proactive, solutions-focused and able to work independently.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing budgets, expenditure, financial records, and reporting.
• Ensuring business and administrative operations run efficiently.
• Assisting with staff records, payroll processes, recruitment, and HR administration.
• Supporting health and safety, facilities management, and statutory requirements.
• Managing suppliers, purchasing, and external service providers.
• Working alongside senior leaders to improve efficiency and support the school's ongoing success.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent working

DBS Update Service

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is partnering with a welcoming primary school in Preston, Lancashire to recruit an experienced School Business Manager. This is a full-time, temporary role with hours 8:30am–4:30pm and a daily rate of £200–£250, depending on experience.

Your trial day will be paid and you’ll work closely with the Headteacher to keep school operations running smoothly. We’re seeking a candidate with strong financial management, budgeting and HR administration skills, who can take ownership