Strategic School Operations & Finance Lead

Protocol Education Limited; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a proactive Business Manager to join a welcoming primary school in Gateshead. The role focuses on running operational, financial and administrative functions to support outstanding pupil experiences.

The successful candidate will have strong financial/organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate with school leaders and external partners while ensuring compliance and safeguarding requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Strong financial and organisational skills required.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities expected.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Knowledge of education settings would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day business and operational functions.
• Supporting financial planning, budgeting and reporting.
• Overseeing administrative processes and systems.
• Contributing to strategic school improvement initiatives.
• Working closely with school leaders, staff and external partners.
• Supporting compliance, health and safety and operational procedures.

Skills

Financial skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Multi-priority management

Education sector knowledge

Job description

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a proactive Business Manager to join a welcoming primary school in Gateshead. The role focuses on running operational, financial and administrative functions to support outstanding pupil experiences.

The successful candidate will have strong financial/organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate with school leaders and external partners while ensuring compliance and safeguarding requirements are met.