School Business Manager Monday Wednesday Thursday

City of York Council; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fishergate School in York is inviting applications for an organised and practical Business Manager to join a small, friendly office team. You will work closely with the Headteacher, governors and office staff to ensure the school's finances, premises and day-to-day operations run smoothly.

You will thrive in a busy environment, be highly numerate, detail‑oriented and able to manage a varied workload, prioritise deadlines and communicate professionally with staff and external organisations.

Qualifications

• Experience managing school budgets and financial systems.
• Strong organisational and numerical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work with staff, governors and external organisations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school budget and financial systems.
• Monitor spending and achieve best value for pupils.
• Oversee health and safety compliance and premises matters.
• Manage lettings and contract-related tasks.
• Identify funding opportunities and complete applications.
• Support office team to run smoothly and efficiently.

Skills

Financial management

Organisation

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

SCHOOL VACANCY

• Fishergate School is looking to appoint an organised & practical Business Manager to work as part of a small friendly office team.
• Fishergate is a busy, welcoming and inclusive school, and this is an important role at the heart of everything we do. You will work closely with the Headteacher, governors, and office team to make sure that the schools finances, premises and day-day business operations runs smoothly.
• At Fishergate, we care deeply about our children, families and wider community. We work hard, support one another and share a commitment to achieving great things together.

The role will include:

• managing the school budget and financial systems
• monitoring spending and helping us achieve the best value for our children
• overseeing health and safety compliance across the school and supporting the maintenance of the school site
• managing school lettings
• identifying grants and other funding opportunities and completing applications
• supporting contracts, purchasing, value for money and premises matters; and helping our busy and friendly school office team run smoothly and efficiently.

We are looking for someone who

• has strong financial and organisational skills with a good attention for detail;
• is organised, approachable and able to manage a varied workload;
• understands the importance of effective health and safety systems;
• can work accurately, prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines;
• is confident using financial and administrative systems;
• can communicate warmly and professionally with staff, governors and external organisations
• is someone who enjoys being busy, can solve problems calmly and is willing to help
• is resourceful and able to seek out new sources of funding;
• works well independently while contributing positively to a close-knit team
• shares our commitment to inclusion and to achieving great things together.
• They will thrive when working to tight timescales, display a talent for negotiating diplomatically, have excellent personal organisational skills and will be a strong team player.
• The successful candidate will have experience of working in a busy office environment and must be sympathetic to the School's ethos and ways of working. He/she will be highly competent in using Microsoft Office software, particularly Word and Excel; and also Google software. It is essential that prospective candidates can demonstrate an appreciation for accurate working, taking personal responsibility to achieve and deliver the best service possible at all times.

Monday 8:30 16:30

Wednesday 8:30 16:30

Thursday 8:30 16:30

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is subject to the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 and as such shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Disqualification Declaration. Any information supplied will be discussed at interview.

Closing date: Friday 13 November 2026 at 12 midnight

Interview date: W/C 23 November 2026