Assistant School Business Manager
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7SG12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
9 June 2025 at 9am
Date listed
21 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 22.5 Hours p.w. Monday – Wednesday - Term Time Only
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- 8-13
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Purpose
To support the School Business Manager in ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the school’s finance, administration, HR, and premises functions. This demanding role is vital in enabling the school to operate smoothly and meet its educational objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Finance Administration
- Process invoices, purchase orders, and staff expenses.
- Maintain financial records and support with budget monitoring.
- Assist in preparing reports and audit documentation.
- Liaise with suppliers and service providers.
2. Human Resources
- Support recruitment processes and onboarding.
- Maintain accurate HR records (absences, DBS checks, training).
- Assist with payroll processes and coordination with payroll providers.
3. Administration and Office Management
- Oversee daily administrative tasks.
- Supervise administrative staff as required.
- Maintain accurate records in line with data protection.
- Produce correspondence and school documentation.
4. Premises and Health & Safety
- Manage maintenance requests and liaise with contractors.
- Support site safety compliance and risk assessments.
5. Governance and Compliance
- Assist with statutory returns and policy reviews.
- Support preparation of documents for governors and regulatory bodies.
Person Specification
Essential
- Experience in a school or business admin roles.
- Proficiency in ICT, including Microsoft Office.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Understanding of financial procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
- Qualifications in finance or business admin.
- Experience with school systems (e.g. SIMS, Arbor, FMS).
- Knowledge of school funding and budget management.
What the school offers its staff
- An employee pension with competitive employer contribution.
- Access to the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting a healthy and cost-effective commute.
-A friendly and inclusive workplace, where staff are valued and supported.
- The opportunity to be part of a Trust focused on making a real difference for children, ensuring they receive the best possible education and opportunities to thrive.
- A culture of collaboration and professional learning.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to jo.hick@stpeterscofe.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
About St Peter's Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- Up to 210 pupils
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Peter's Church of England Primary School website
- Email address
- jo.hick@stpeterscofe.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01132934411
St Peter’s Church of England Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive, and values-led school at the heart of the Burmantofts community in Leeds. Rooted in its strong Christian ethos and committed to nurturing the whole child, St Peter’s provides a caring and ambitious environment where every pupil is encouraged to flourish academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.
We are part of Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust. Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust (LDLT) was founded in September 2022 with the aim of bringing together schools sharing our vision of full flourishing through loving, living and learning together.
The Trust has grown rapidly to 14 schools. Our schools are in Craven, Leeds and Ripon, all within the Primary phase. The Trust will seek to grow in these three specific geographies over the next five years.
LDLT schools maintain their unique character whilst benefitting from strong and dynamic collaboration across the schools in the Trust. LDLT is explicitly Church of England in its articulation, yet fully inclusive.
Arranging a visit to St Peter's Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jo.hick@stpeterscofe.org.uk.
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