School Business Manager- Maternity Cover

School Improvement Liverpool Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education provider in Liverpool is seeking a School Business Manager for maternity cover at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School. This full-time role requires managing the day-to-day operations of the school office and overseeing financial and administrative systems. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational skills, effective communication, and a commitment to safeguarding students. Applicants must submit a formal application form via email, with a closing date of January 5th, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in school financial management and administrative systems.
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the school office.
• Manage the school’s financial and administrative systems.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Financial management

Teamwork

Administrative skills

Education

Relevant qualifications in finance or administration

Job description

School Business Manager- Maternity Cover (Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School)

We are a Catholic Primary School and Nursery with 229 happy children on roll, which is proud to serve our local community. We welcome children of all backgrounds and are very proud of our diverse and multicultural identity. We work together closely with our children's families to achieve the best for each child. Sacred Heart is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and safer recruitment checks.

Role Information

Job Title: School Business Manager- Maternity Cover
Job Type: Finance & Administration
Job Phase: Primary
Location: Liverpool
Grade: NJC SCP12-17
Actual Salary Range: £24,496- £26,845 p.a.
Contract Type: Fixed term
Contract Term: Full time
Start Date: Monday, March 23rd, 2026
Closing Date: Monday, January 5th, 2026

About the Role

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School & Nursery is seeking to appoint an efficient, flexible and suitably qualified school business manager to cover a maternity leave of absence. You will organise and oversee the day to day running of the school office as well as take responsibility for the school’s financial and administrative systems. Working closely with SLT, this role will administer the core business functions of the school including admissions, finance, HR, Premises, health and safety and day to day operational aspects. To enable successful teaching and learning across the schools through supporting the Head‑teacher, Governors, School Leadership Team (SLT), staff and pupils by:

• Ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school’s financial, administrative, personnel, admissions, health & safety, business, IT, and support services.
• Contributing towards the caring and inclusive nature of our Catholic school.
• Meeting with the Head‑teacher, Governing Body and any other relevant members of the Leadership team as appropriate, on a regular basis.
• Manage admin and supporting personnel and attend governors’ meetings when required to report on finance and business.

Personal Qualities

At Sacred Heart we know that teamwork and high aspirations are the keys to success for all our children and staff. We aim for the best in all we do, we depend on each other and we support each other today, tomorrow and always.

To be a successful member of our team we are looking for someone who will:

• Embrace our inclusive vision and values, ensuring fairness for all.
• Support and model a professional caring approach to all aspects of school life demonstrating high aspirations and high expectations.
• Work flexibly and collaboratively to meet the changing demands and priorities.
• Actively safeguard and promote the safety and welfare of all our pupils at all times.
• Be a highly effective communicator (in both written and verbal communications).
• Be an exceptional organiser with first‑class planning skills.
• Be able to work in a team or on your own initiative.
• Be self‑organised, prioritise and manage conflicting demands to meet deadlines.
• Understand and interpret complex legislation, regulations, etc.

Application Information

Closing Date: Monday, January 5th, 2026
Closing Time: 15:00pm
Shortlisting Date: Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
Interview Date: Monday, January 12th, 2026

How to Apply

Please forward completed applications by e‑mail to [email protected] (School Business Manager). To be considered for this role you must complete the formal application form. We are unable to accept CV applications, or applications from agencies. If you would like to look round our school prior to interview, could you please email [email protected] expressing your interest. You will be contacted with a date to visit before interview. Once the closing date has been reached all applications will be reviewed.

The candidates who best demonstrate the skills listed in the person specification in their application will be invited to interview. The Governors reserve the right not to progress candidates to the next stage of the process, or not to appoint to the role, if candidates fail to demonstrate the essential criteria in the person specification. Applicants from overseas, outside the EEA, are advised to obtain an overseas criminal check before they apply for a visa as the post is in the education sector.

Closing Date: Monday 5th January 2026
Short Listing Date: Tuesday 6th January 2026
Interview Date: WC 12th January 2026