School Business Manager

Queen's Hill Primary School; Norwich; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen’s Hill Primary School is seeking a School Business Manager to oversee finance, HR liaison, and day-to-day operations during maternity leave. The role supports the Headteacher and leadership team, ensuring the school runs smoothly and resources are prioritised effectively.

You will manage budgets, procurement, health and safety compliance, and collaborate with Governors. The role requires strong ICT skills, independence, and a collaborative approach within a busy primary school community.

Qualifications

• Experience of financial management, ideally in a local authority maintained school.
• Confidence in working independently whilst also being part of a wider team.
• Good ICT skills, including Microsoft Office, Bromcom and Google Drive.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all financial matters, including day-to-day ordering and processing invoices.
• Monitor and maintain a balanced, realistic, and sustainable budget; plan accordingly.
• Liaise with the local authority regarding HR matters, including recruitment contracts and payroll queries.
• Provide operational and logistical support to the Headteacher and wider leadership team across all school life aspects.
• Act as a key point of contact for parents, staff, pupils, visitors and contractors.
• Attend Finance and Premises Committee meetings and support Governors with information.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Independent working

Teamwork

HR/payroll liaison

ICT skills

Tools

Bromcom

Google Drive

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Email: [e-mail]

Website: https://www.queenshill.norfolk.sch.uk

Headteacher:Mr Matthew Cross

• Salary: Scale H, £34,434 - £36,363 FTE
• Temporary – maternity cover until July 2027
• Full Time
• 37 - 40 hours per week
• Term Time plus one week
• Required from November 2026 or sooner with flexibility

We are seeking a School Business Manager to join our friendly and supportive team on a temporary basis whilst our current School Business Manager takes maternity leave.

From the current School Business Manager:

Queen’s Hill is a vibrant, diverse and popular school on the outskirts of Norwich. With over 600 pupils and around 90 staff, no two days are ever the same.

As School Business Manager, you play a key role in ensuring the school runs smoothly behind the scenes so that staff can focus on teaching, and pupils on learning. You will work closely and provide support to the Headteacher, Assistant Headteachers and Governors, whilst also managing the day-to-day operational needs of our school.

One moment you may be monitoring budgets, processing orders, and the next you could be supporting a recruitment process, processing HR paperwork, responding to a health and safety concern or helping parents and staff with queries. Flexibility, organisation and a sense of humour are essential.

You will have the opportunity to make a difference across the whole school. Whether it’s ensuring the school has the resources it needs, supporting colleagues, improving systems and processes, or helping to create a safe and welcoming environment for pupils, every day brings something different and rewarding.

We are a school with a strong team ethos. Staff support one another, celebrate successes together and are committed to providing the very best outcomes for our children. If you enjoy building positive relationships, solving problems, managing competing priorities and being at the heart of a busy school community, this could be the role for you.

What the role includes:

• Leading on all financial matters, including day to day ordering and processing invoices
• Monitoring and maintaining a balanced, realistic and sustainable budget and planning accordingly
• Liaising with the local authority regarding HR matters, including recruitment contracts, payroll queries and staffing changes
• Providing operational and logistical support to the Headteacher and wider leadership team across all aspects of school life
• Acting as a key point of contact for parents, staff, pupils, visitors and contractors
• Attending and contributing to Finance and Premises Committee meetings, preparing information and supporting Governors
• Managing the school's Health and Safety compliance, including risk assessments, statutory checks and liaising with contractors
• Overseeing premises-related matters and supporting the effective management and maintenance of the school site.
• Managing and reviewing the school's subscriptions, contracts and service level agreements to ensure compliance and value for money
• Supporting the effective running of the school office and assisting with administrative duties as required
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of a large and busy primary school

What we’re looking for:

• Experience of financial management, ideally in a local authority maintained school
• Confidence in working independently whilst also being part of a wider team
• Good ICT skills, including Microsoft Office, Bromcom and Google Drive

Take a look at our website and social media channels to gain an insight into our school. Please also get in touch if you would like to arrange a school tour.

Closing date:29 September 2026, 12 noon

Interview date:TBC

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought as well as proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.