School Business Manager

Lockingtonprimary; Bridlington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A school federation in Bridlington is seeking a motivated School Business Manager to manage finance, HR, and administration across two schools. The role requires leadership, strong financial skills, and the ability to build effective relationships. Applicants should have relevant experience and a commitment to safeguarding children. The school environment is positive and community-focused, offering opportunities for professional development. Closing date for applications is 30 January.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team environment

Community-focused workplace

Qualifications

• Dynamic and proactive leader with strong financial, organisational, and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships.
• Strategic thinker to ensure efficiency while supporting the schools’ vision.
• Previous school business management or equivalent experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage finance, HR, administration, and site operations.
• Ensure the very best for the children and community.

Skills

Financial management

Organisational skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Experience in school business management or equivalent

Job description

Various locations across the East Riding

Full-time | Across Wold Newton Foundation School & Boynton Primary School Federation

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled School Business Manager to join our friendly federation team, working across two thriving village schools. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in leading and managing finance, HR, administration, and site operations, ensuring the very best for our children and community.

What we can offer

• A supportive and welcoming federation team committed to collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Engaged and motivated pupils who love to learn.
• Opportunities for professional development and to make a real difference across two schools.
• A positive, community-focused working environment where your expertise is valued.

What we are looking for

• A dynamic and proactive leader with strong financial, organisational, and people management skills.
• Someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can build effective relationships with staff, governors, and external partners.
• A strategic thinker who can ensure efficiency while supporting the schools’ vision and values.
• Previous school business management or equivalent experience is desirable.

Wold Newton Foundation School and Boynton Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide references in line with safer recruitment practices.

Online applications close on 29 January. Applications will be received at the school up until 9am on 30 January.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check.