School Business Manager
Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 8EX33 days remaining to apply
Job start date
18 May 2026
Closing date
20 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Mon - Thurs 8:30am - 4:30pm and Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm (37 hours per week). Term time +10 days.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- SO2 Spinal point 26-28
What skills and experience we're looking for
Thank you for expressing an interest in becoming a member of staff at Adel St John the Baptist C of E Primary School (ASJ). We are a thriving and inclusive school at the very heart of the community and parish we serve. We are a one-form entry Voluntary Aided C of E primary school located in the suburb of Adel, Leeds. Being such a small school, there is very much a family feeling that permeates every aspect of our school and is something that we cherish.
We are a multicultural and diverse school community where every child and adult is valued, listened to and supported. We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, faiths and religions.
The Role
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and highly organised School Business Manager to play a pivotal role in the strategic leadership and day-to-day operational management of our busy and thriving Church of England primary school.
This is an exciting opportunity for a committed professional who wishes to contribute fully to the life of our school community and help shape its continued development.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher and Governors to ensure the effective management of finance, HR, premises, health and safety, and administrative systems.
The School Business Manager will:
- Lead and manage the school’s financial strategy and day-to-day financial operations
- Oversee HR processes, staff contracts and personnel matters
- Manage premises, facilities and health & safety compliance
- Provide strategic advice to the Headteacher and Governing Body
- Lead and support office systems to ensure efficient administration
- Contribute to the continued growth and development of our one-form entry Church school
- To lead and manage safeguarding policies and procedures in the office infrastructure
We Are Looking for Someone Who:
- Has proven experience in financial management (ideally within a school setting)
- Has experience of HR management and sound knowledge of employment practices
- Has experience of premises and facilities management
- Demonstrates confidence in strategic planning and resource management
- Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Is highly organised and able to prioritise effectively
- Communicates clearly, professionally and warmly with pupils, staff, parents and visitors
- Builds positive and respectful working relationships across the school community
- Remains calm, flexible and solution-focused under pressure
- Shows initiative while working effectively as part of a team
- Is hardworking, enthusiastic and committed to excellence
What the school offers its staff
At Adel St John, we can offer you:
- An excellent programme of continuous professional development to support your role and professional growth
- A welcoming, inclusive and dynamic Church School with strong Christian values at its heart
- A positive, well-resourced working environment where the school office is central to the daily life of the school
- Happy, well-behaved children who enjoy learning and contribute positively to the school’s caring and respectful culture
- A knowledgeable and supportive Governing Body that provides an effective balance of challenge and support
- A friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated staff team who work collaboratively and value the vital role of the school office
- Strong, well-established partnerships with families, the local community and our wider family of schools, supporting effective communication and shared working
Safeguarding
ASJ is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to adhere to all safeguarding and child protection procedures. An enhanced DBS check will be required. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining employment; this will depend on the circumstances and background to any offence.
To book one of our tours, please email info@adel-st-john.leeds.sch.uk with the date you would be available to visit. Tour dates and times are as follows:
- Monday 2nd March at 2pm
- Thursday 5th March at 9.15am
Further information about the job
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
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 202 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- info@adel-st-john.leeds.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01132611804
Arranging a visit to Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@adel-st-john.leeds.sch.uk.
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