School Business Manager – Finance, Admin & Ops (Term-Time)

St Catherine’s RC Primary School (Lowton)

Lowton

On-site

GBP 24,000 - 27,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

St Catherine’s Catholic Primary School in Lowton is seeking a proactive Business Manager to lead finance, personnel and administrative functions within the school. The role requires strong financial acumen, governance support and effective team leadership to ensure statutory compliance and robust reporting.

Working 30 hours per week during term time plus 2 weeks, with flexible hours arranged with the Headteacher, the successful candidate will develop systems, monitor budgets and support school

Qualifications

  • Experience in school finance and administration.
  • Knowledge of accounting systems and budgeting processes.
  • Ability to manage admin teams and reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain and implement admin and financial procedures.
  • Produce detailed financial analysis and reports.
  • Line manage the admin team.
  • Provide clerking and advisory support to the governing body.
  • Maintain accounting systems and provide financial information to Headteacher, Governors and SLT.
  • Undertake a range of administrative duties and IT tasks.
  • Monitor monthly expenditure and advise on variances.
  • Manage designated budgets.
  • Assist with marketing and promotion of the school.
  • Manage school lettings and income if required.
  • Contribute to policies for effective administration and financial operation.

Skills

Finance management
Budget control
Team supervision
Governance support

Job description

St Catherine’s Catholic Primary School in Lowton is seeking a proactive Business Manager to lead finance, personnel and administrative functions within the school. The role requires strong financial acumen, governance support and effective team leadership to ensure statutory compliance and robust reporting.

Working 30 hours per week during term time plus 2 weeks, with flexible hours arranged with the Headteacher, the successful candidate will develop systems, monitor budgets and support school

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