School Business Manager. Job in Blackpool Education & Training Jobs

Tradewind Recruitment; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant primary school in Blackpool is seeking a dedicated School Business Manager to ensure efficient operations. The role involves overseeing finance, HR, procurement, and administration within a community-driven school setting. Candidates should possess strong organisational skills and a commitment to the school's vision.

Qualifications

• Experience in school business management or support.
• Understanding of HR, finance systems, health & safety.
• Positive commitment to school vision and values.

Responsibilities

• Establish frameworks for smooth running of the school.
• Manage key areas including finance, HR, and administration.
• Support the Headteacher and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Financial astuteness

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Job description

Are you a highly skilled, experienced, and motivated professional seeking a pivotal strategic role? This is a truly unique opportunity to join a vibrant, forward-thinking school community and make a lasting impact as a School Business Manager. The school is a one form entry primary setting located in Blackpool. This seaside town offer's its school's a beach school landscape with sunny coastlines and fresh air! This is a chance to join a community driven primary school who are keen to make a difference and support local families.

In this role you will be responsible for establishing the frameworks and processes that will ensure the smooth and effective running of our school. You'll play a central part in key areas including finance, HR, premises, health & safety, procurement, and administration.

This role is term time only, Monday to Friday on a permanent contract with the school. As this is as permanent role a two stage interview process will be required to shortlist for the role. 35235 to 39513 Salary will be lower due to pro rata hours.

We're looking for someone who brings:

• Proven experience in school business management or school business support.

• Financial astuteness, exceptional organisational skills, efficiency, and meticulous attention to detail.

• Strong understanding of HR, finance systems, health & safety, and facilities management, or a clear eagerness to develop expertise in these core areas.

• Confident communication skills, enabling close collaboration with the Headteacher, Governors, wider staff team, parents, and external agencies.

• A positive, proactive, and solution-focused approach to their work.

• A genuine commitment to supporting the vision, values, and success of our school.

• Transferable knowledge from an existing school Business Manager, admin or school office based role.

This is a permanent position for 30 hours per week, spread over 4 days. The start date is 1st September 2025, or later, to accommodate your resignation period.

If you're ready to embrace this exciting challenge and help us build a brighter future for our school, we want to hear from you!

For more information please contact Kara on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)