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Help a Thriving Bristol Primary School Run Smoothly Behind the Scenes


Job Location:

Bristol - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 9 October 2026 (14 days ago)
Application Deadline: 6 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Bristol
Start: ASAP
Contract: Permanent Full-Time
Hours: 35 hours per week MondayFriday 8:00am4:00pm
Salary: per annum

A thriving primary school in Bristol is looking for a capable School Business Manager to take ownership of its finance administration HR and operational functions.

This is a varied role with plenty of responsibility working closely with the Headteacher and Governors to ensure the school has effective systems processes and resources in place.

Previous School Experience Essential

Previous experience in a school academy or education environment is essential ideally in a Business Manager School Business Manager Finance Manager or similar position.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the schools day-to-day financial administration

  • Monitor budgets expenditure and financial forecasts

  • Prepare reports for the Headteacher and Governors

  • Oversee HR administration payroll and staff records

  • Manage purchasing contracts and supplier relationships

  • Coordinate premises maintenance and facilities

  • Monitor health & safety and compliance requirements

  • Support recruitment onboarding and safer recruitment processes

  • Maintain accurate school records and operational systems

  • Provide leadership to the wider administrative team

About You

You will be highly organised financially confident and comfortable taking ownership of multiple areas of school operations.

Experience with SIMS Arbor Bromcom or school finance packages would be useful alongside strong Excel and administrative skills.

If you are shortlisted you will be contacted within 72 hours.


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