School Business Manager
School Business Manager
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£ 33786 - 37869
1 Vacancy
Job Description
PO1 PO3 depending on experience
Full time 36 hours per week 41 weeks per year
Required from 07/07/2025
Lingham Primary is seeking a skilled and motivated School Business Manager who will play a key role in the efficient and effective management of the schools business and operational functions. You will work closely with the headteacher staff governors and external partners to ensure the school runs smoothly and continues to offer the best possible experience for our children.
As School Business Manager you will:
- Lead and manage the schools financial administrative and HR functions.
- Support the Headteacher in ensuring the effective use of resources and compliance with statutory requirements.
- Manage premises health and safety and school contracts.
- Develop and maintain robust financial systems including budget planning and reporting.
- Linemanage administrative staff catering team and the premises team fostering a positive and collaborative working environment.
- Oversee GDPR compliance and act as a key member of the senior leadership team.
- Manage the daytoday operations of the school including HR facilities and health and safety.
- Ensure compliance with all legal financial and regulatory requirements.
- Support with fundraising and income generation where appropriate.
- Work closely with the headteacher to support school improvement planning and resource allocation.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Relevant qualifications such as the Certificate/Diploma in School Business Management or equivalent.
- Experience in financial management HR and administration ideally in a school setting.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding GDPR and health and safety regulations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead and inspire a team.
- Strong IT skills including proficiency in financial and management information systems.
- A proactive and strategic approach with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
Lingham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex race or disability.
Visits to our school are welcomed and encouraged please contact the school office to arrange a suitable time.
To apply please complete an application form and supporting letter (no more than 2 sides of A4 please) and send it to Mrs L Doyle Headteacher.
Closing Date: Wednesday 28th May 2025
Shortlisting: Thursday 29th May 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Letters and application forms are to be emailed to
This post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
