School Business Manager

Durham County Council; North East; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in North East England is hiring a part-time School Business Manager to oversee financial management, health and safety protocols, and marketing strategies. The ideal candidate will showcase exceptional interpersonal skills and a dedication to supporting the school's ethos. Applications are open until November 24, 2025, with interviews scheduled for December 2, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management and compliance with GDPR regulations.
• Ability to uphold high standards of professionalism and communication.
• Demonstrated skills in marketing and promoting a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school's finances and ensure compliance with financial procedures.
• Oversee health and safety documentation and training.
• Act as the Data Protection Officer and ensure GDPR compliance.
• Promote the school's image through effective marketing strategies.

Skills

Financial management

Data protection

Health and safety

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

School Business Manager
Grade 10 • £38,220 – £41,771 pro rata
Part time, 20 hours per week term time only + 3 weeks
Permanent
Required from Monday 5th January 2026

Overview

The Governors of this popular primary school seek to appoint a dedicated, efficient and experienced School Business Manager who is wholly committed to working as part of our dedicated team.

The working pattern is Monday – Friday, 8.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m., with an additional 3 weeks across identified school holidays.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in the following areas.

Professional Standards and Expectations

• Committed to our Gold Rights Respecting School ethos.
• Consistently a positive ambassador of our school.
• Hold high expectations of themselves and others.
• Demonstrate outstanding professionalism at all times with all stakeholders.
• Consistently meet deadlines in line with key responsibilities of the role.
• Present oneself as a role model in speech, dress, behaviour and attitude.

Financial Management

• Responsibility, in collaboration with the Head Teacher and governors, for the school’s finances.
• Effectively manage the school’s financial systems and procedures including the School Financial Value Standard.
• Ensure all financial procedures are carried out effectively and accurately, meeting required deadlines.
• Effectively and routinely access funding for our school so that children can benefit from the opportunities that this funding brings.

Premises Management

• Effectively liaise and communicate with the school’s Site Manager, as their designated Line Manager, to ensure premises meet legal requirements and are in a good state of repair.
• Communicate with service contractors and personnel to maintain premises in a good state of repair and in compliance with legal requirements.

Health and Safety

• Responsible for Health and Safety within the school and ensure documentation is updated regularly, including staff training, risk assessments, policies and procedures.
• Liaise with health and safety personnel to ensure procedures meet legal requirements and regulations.

Data Protection

• Undertake the role of Data Protection Officer to ensure the school is compliant with GDPR.
• Maintain current knowledge of GDPR regulations.

Business Administration

• Effectively manage the Single Central Record, ensuring it is updated regularly.
• Complete and submit school Census returns efficiently.
• Maintain and update the school website in line with statutory requirements.

Governance

• Attend and report to Governing Body meetings upon request.
• Attend and guide Finance and Premises meetings.
• Prepare relevant information for meetings.
• Ensure regular website updates including the structure of the Governing Body and any committees, and the names and roles of governors.

Promotion and Marketing

• Promote an image of the school in accordance with our aims.
• Responsible for the school’s website as a marketing tool and to ensure compliance with legislation.
• Manage and regularly monitor website content.
• Maintain a strategic overview of the school’s Facebook page.
• Lead the school’s marketing strategy for promotion.

Skills and Attitudes

• Effectively report to the Head Teacher.
• Uphold a professional standard of working.
• Demonstrate high quality interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of people, organisations and service personnel.
• Have excellent organisational skills and work efficiently and consistently.
• Be creative, problem‑solve and use initiative.
• Be hardworking and conscientious.
• Work under pressure with high accuracy to meet deadlines.
• Work well as part of a team.

Application Information

Visits to Timothy Hackworth Primary School are recommended on the following dates and times:
Monday 10th November 2025 – 10.30 a.m.
Friday 14th November 2025 – 4.00 p.m.
Tuesday 18th November – 10.30 a.m.
Tuesday 18th November – 5.00 p.m.

Closing date: Monday 24th November 2025, 6.00 p.m.
Interview date: Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Please return completed applications to the school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

As a disability‑confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions and will make reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Pay Calculation (Term time only plus three weeks)

• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus
• Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus
• Three additional weeks, inclusive of CPD – 3 weeks; plus
• Individual leave entitlement – 5.4 weeks (27 days) for <5 years’ service or 6.4 weeks (32 days) for ≥5 years’ service.

For example, calculation for employees with <5 years’ service:
41 weeks (term time plus 3) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 48 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.
For employees with ≥5 years’ service:
41 weeks (term time plus 3) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 49 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.

Contact Details

Timothy Hackworth Primary School
Byerley Road,
Shildon,
DL4 1HN
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.timothyhackworthschool.co.uk