Term-Time School Financial & Operations Lead

Spacehouse Limited; North East; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham County Council is recruiting for a School Business Manager 1 at West Rainton Primary School in Durham. The role covers day-to-day administration, financial system management and supervising premises staff, with a start date around 2 November 2026. Salary is £35,412 pro rata, based on term-time working and 38 teaching weeks plus leave entitlements.

Closing date is 02/10/2026 with interviews on 08/10/2026. A DBS check and safeguarding clearances are required for all shortlisted candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience as a school business manager or similar administrative leadership role.
• Excellent verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of school administration and financial systems.
• Supervision of premises staff and related duties.

Skills

Spoken English

Customer service

Job description

Durham County Council is recruiting for a School Business Manager 1 at West Rainton Primary School in Durham. The role covers day-to-day administration, financial system management and supervising premises staff, with a start date around 2 November 2026. Salary is £35,412 pro rata, based on term-time working and 38 teaching weeks plus leave entitlements.

Closing date is 02/10/2026 with interviews on 08/10/2026. A DBS check and safeguarding clearances are required for all shortlisted candidates.