School Business Manager

Newton Westpark Primary; Leigh; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton Westpark Primary School invites applications for an enthusiastic School Business Manager. You will work with the Headteacher and SLT to set strategic direction, overseeing finance, HR, health & safety, and facilities beyond teaching and learning.

The role includes line management of office staff, site manager and catering staff, with potential SLT involvement for the right candidate. The position is permanent, 37 hours per week, term time plus 4 weeks (42 weeks per year).

Qualifications

• Understanding finance, HR and health and safety requirements in the education sector.
• Experience in a school office or similar environment.
• Ability to work in a team and use initiative to implement improvements.
• Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school’s financial budget and report to Governors.
• Monitor and report to Governors, the local authority and the Headteacher.
• Oversee HR, health & safety, facilities and administration.
• Line manage office staff, the site manager and catering staff; potential SLT member.

Skills

Finance

HR

Health & Safety

Safeguarding

Job description

Newton Westpark Primary School

Tennyson Avenue

Leigh

WN7 5JY

Salary: Grade 9, £37,974 - £42,955 per annum.

37 hours per week, term time plus 4 weeks, working 42 weeks per year

Permanent

Required for January 2027

The Governing Body of Newton Westpark Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated School Business Manager.

Working closely with the Headteacher and Senior leadership Team you will have a significant role to play in the strategic leadership and direction of the school.

This role is multi-faceted with responsibility for managing many aspects of the business of the school outside of teaching and learning, to include managing a financial budget, monitoring and reporting to Governors, the local authority and the Headteacher, human resources, health & safety, facilities and administration. This post carries responsibility for line management of office staff, the site manager, and catering staff. There is potential to join the SLT for the right candidate.

We are looking for someone who:

• Understands the requirements of finance, HR and health and safety, and safeguarding in the education sector
• Has experience of working in a school office or similar environment.
• Is a good team member who can use their own initiative to suggest and implement improvement ideas
• Can work under pressure managing competing priorities.

We can offer:

• A welcoming and caring environment, where everyone is valued.
• Support and training to achieve high standards.
• A family atmosphere with well-behaved, motivated children and friendly, enthusiastic and professional staff.

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 16th November

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding