School Business Manager

Connected Local Government; North East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in North East England is seeking a highly motivated School Business Manager to join their Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will provide strategic vision and leadership for all non-teaching functions of the school, including Finance, HR, Health and Safety, and more. Ideally, candidates should possess a Business Manager qualification and have a strong background in financial management within a school environment. The role is permanent, 37 hours per week during term time plus two additional weeks, with a salary range of £35,412 to £39,152 pro rata.

Benefits

Annual leave of up to 31 days

Support for disabled staff

Qualifications

• Proven track record in excellent financial control and management.
• Experience of working within a school setting is desirable.
• Ability to provide sound financial advice to the Headteacher.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision, leadership, and advice for non-teaching aspects.
• Responsibility for Finance, Human Resources, Health and Safety, amidst others.
• Ensure arrangements support the school's strategic vision.

Skills

Financial Control

Strategic Financial Planning

Leadership

Customer Service

Education

Business Manager Qualification

Job description

Job Overview

School Business Manager required 1st February 2026 (or as soon after). Grade 9 - £35,412 to £39,152 pro rata. Permanent: 37 hours/wk (term time only plus 2 weeks). The governors of Red Rose Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly ambitious, skillful and self‑motivated candidate to support our Senior Leadership Team as School Business Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team aiming for excellence in all areas of school life.

Responsibilities

You will provide strategic vision, leadership and advice in the provision of all non‑teaching aspects of the school. You will be responsible for all aspects of Finance, Human Resources, Health and Safety, Premises, IT and Administration, and for ensuring that all arrangements are focused on supporting the strategic vision of the school and excellence in the provision of teaching and learning.

Qualifications

You will ideally have a Business Manager qualification and experience of working within a school setting. You should have a proven track record in excellent financial control and management and in developing strategic financial plans. You must be able to provide sound financial advice to the Headteacher. Red Rose Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.

Customer Service & Inclusion

If our roles are customer facing and you are required to speak to members of the public, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Term Time Pay Calculation

Term time only plus two additional weeks’ pay is calculated on the basis of the following:

• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks;
• Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days);
• Two additional weeks, inclusive of CPD – 2 weeks;
• Individual leave entitlement – 5.2 weeks (26 days) or 6.2 weeks (31 days) depending on continuous service.

Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 26 days annual leave; employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 31 days annual leave.

For example:
Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service: 40 weeks (term time plus 2) + 26 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 46.8 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.
Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service: 40 weeks (term time plus 2) + 31 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 47.8 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.

Application Process

Visits to the school will be scheduled for interested candidates – please contact us to arrange a time. Closing date: Friday 23rd January 2026 at 12 noon. Application forms must be returned to the Headteacher at the address / email found below. Email: [e-mail]. Applicants who have not heard from the school by the end of the working day on Friday 30th January must assume that they have not been shortlisted. Interview date: TBC.

Contact Details

Red Rose Primary School
York Terrace
Chester le Street
DH2 3TN

Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: http://www.redroseprimaryschool.com