Small School Business Manager

Westmorlandandfurness; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in the UK is seeking a Small Schools Business Manager and Clerk to the Governing Body. This part-time role involves managing finances, personnel, and health and safety while supporting the school community. Interested candidates should apply via email by 12 noon on Monday, 13th October 2025. Flexible hours available.

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Supportive school environment

Qualifications

• School experience is desirable but not essential.
• Must be able to work under initiative and committed to improving practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage school finances, personnel, and health and safety.
• Present financial information to leaders and governors.
• Liaise with parents and manage administrative duties.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Experience in finance/business

Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks

Job description

Overview

Temple Sowerby CofE Primary School is a welcoming, friendly and thriving Church of England primary school, located in a beautiful rural village setting in the heart of the Eden Valley.

We are seeking to appoint a hardworking, flexible and enthusiastic Small Schools Business Manager and Clerk to the Governing Body to join our friendly and supportive team. This is a permanent role and ideally we are looking to appoint one person to take on both positions. However, if you would like to apply for only one of the roles, please contact the Headteacher to discuss this further. The role is to start at 8.30 every morning but the hours worked each day can be negotiated.

Permanent, Part-time. Start date: as soon as possible, subject to notice periods. Closing date for applications: Monday 13 October 2025.

Role and responsibilities

The role includes responsibility for the areas of finance, health and safety, personnel and premises. The successful candidate will:

• have the skill to manage a busy office, prioritising and managing workload and a variety of tasks
• have excellent interpersonal skills, whether meeting parents each morning, dealing with telephone calls and correspondence, or presenting financial and other key information to leaders and governors
• have some relevant finance/business experience
• work well as part of a team, be able to work under their own initiative and be committed to improving and developing their own practice

Qualifications and experience

School experience is desirable but not essential.

What we can offer

• a friendly, caring school that is dedicated to the success of all children and staff
• a commitment to continued professional development

Post details

Post title: Small School Business Manager, Permanent, Part-time

Responsible to: Headteacher

Pay grade: BS Grade 8 - £32,061 (A) per annum pro rata

Role: to work alongside the Headteacher in managing school finances, personnel, premises and health and safety, as well as liaising with parents and administrative duties

How to apply

If you are interested in applying, please complete an application form, and include a letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) explaining why you are interested in this role and what you can offer to our school. Electronic applications are fully acceptable and should be marked for the attention of the headteacher, Mr Karl Laithwaite. Closing date for applications – 12 noon, Monday 13th October 2025. Please email applications to: [e-mail]. Interviews are to be held on Friday 17th October 2026.

Contact

Temple Sowerby CofE Primary School
Temple Sowerby
Penrith
CA10 1RZ