Term-Time School Business Manager | Admin & Finance Lead

Durham County Council; North East; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

West Rainton Primary School in Houghton-le-Spring seeks an experienced school business manager to support the smooth running of the office, administration and financial systems. Visits to the school during the application process are encouraged and the post is subject to enhanced DBS checks.

The role is 37 hours per week, term-time only, with a start date of 2/11/26 (earlier start possible). Closing date and interview dates are published on the school site; applicants should send their details

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration and financial management.
• Ability to communicate clearly in spoken English.
• Experience supervising support staff is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day school administration and financial processes.
• Manage supervisory/premises staff and related activities.
• Assist with recruitment checks and safeguarding compliance as part of pre-employment checks.

Skills

Administration

Financial systems

People management

Communication

English spoken

Job description

West Rainton Primary School in Houghton-le-Spring seeks an experienced school business manager to support the smooth running of the office, administration and financial systems. Visits to the school during the application process are encouraged and the post is subject to enhanced DBS checks.

The role is 37 hours per week, term-time only, with a start date of 2/11/26 (earlier start possible). Closing date and interview dates are published on the school site; applicants should send their details