School Business Manager

Aspire Recruitment; Parkgate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Recruitment is seeking a School Business Manager for a well‑established primary school in the Wirral area. The role focuses on finance and office management to support daily school operations.

You will lead budget planning, financial reporting, procurement, and compliance while working closely with the Headteacher and admin team to ensure value for money and efficient resource use for pupils and staff.

Qualifications

• Qualification in business or financial management
• Experience with school systems such as SIMS, FMS, Arbor, Access or PS Financials
• Experience working within an educational setting
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Proactive, flexible and resilient approach

Responsibilities

• Strategic budget development, monitoring, and reporting to Headteacher and Governors
• Maintain robust financial controls and ensure statutory compliance
• Oversee procurement processes, contracts, and asset management
• Lead on financial administration to support school resources and pupil outcomes
• Engage with the local community to promote the school's profile

Skills

Financial management

SIMS/FMS/Arbor/PS Financials

Education sector experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Business or financial management qualification

Tools

SIMS

FMS

Arbor

Access

PS Financials

Job description

School Business Manager

Salary - £40,000 to £50,000 per annum

Hours - Full time, permanent contract. Mon-Fri, 0900-1700

Are you looking for a challenging finance and office management role within a highly ranked primary school in the Wirral area?

Have you worked within a school and have the strategic financial experience to excel?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

We’re looking for a proactive and experienced School Business Manager with strong financial and business skills to join a well‑known primary school within the Wirral area. This is a vital role at the heart of the school, offering the chance to shape daily operations and contribute to the smooth running of the school from a Business Management and Financial perspective.

As a School Business Manager, you’ll work closely with the Headteacher and wider admin team to oversee financial processes, manage office systems, and ensure compliance with school policies. You’ll lead on day-to-day finance tasks, such as budget tracking, invoicing, project management and procurement while helping the school make the best use of its resources to support pupils and staff.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Financial Leadership – Lead the development, monitoring, and reporting of the school’s budget. Provide financial support to the Headteacher and Governors, ensuring long-term financial sustainability and value for money.
• Financial Compliance and Risk Management – Ensure robust financial controls are in place and that the school complies with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Procurement and Contracts – Oversee procurement processes, manage contracts, and ensure effective asset management.
• Community Engagement – Promote the school’s profile and reputation within the local community.

What We’re Looking For

• A relevant qualification in business or financial management
• Experience of working with school systems such as SIMS, FMS, Arbor, Access or PS financials.
• Experience working within an educational setting.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• A proactive, flexible, and resilient approach.