School Business Manager
Fieldhead Carr Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS14 2EG17 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
21 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- P02 to P03
What skills and experience we're looking for
Ability to pass information effectively, accurately and concisely between colleagues, partners and other agencies.
Ability to allocate and supervise the workload of staff
Ability to manage constant and often conflicting demands.
Ability to manage, lead and motivate staff.
Ability to manage budgets and advise and assist in budget monitoring.
Ability to manage the use of computer systems and large databases
Competent in the use of information technology.
Able to develop and monitor effective systems for performance management.
Ability to contribute to the strategic planning process within the specified area.
Ability to generate creative solutions for the development of the service.
Understanding of quality issues and the principles of customer care.
Understanding of how current social and political issues impact on service delivery.
Of the financial regulations, Leeds City Council and School staff instructions and their application and purpose.
Experience Required
Of providing leadership to, managing, and developing a staff group.
Of confidentiality and implementing customer care policies.
Of assessing workloads and working to deadlines.
Of working flexibly
Of working with constant and often conflicting demands.
Of managing change.
Behavioural & other Characteristics required
Committed to continuous improvement.
Ability to understand and observe the School and Leeds City Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
To carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under the School and Leeds City Council’s Health & Safety Policies.
Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities to ensure up to date knowledge, skills and continuous professional development
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS: It is essential that the Candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities: Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate on the application form that they meet all the essential requirements
What the school offers its staff
- Full induction with on-going mentoring, CPD and performance management
- A school with the drive and determination to make a difference in the lives of the children it serves
- A supportive, dedicated and dynamic staff team offering high quality professional learning opportunities
- Access to employee assistance programme
- Weekly staff coaching sessions
- Access to cycle to work scheme
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 Fieldhead Carr Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 402 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Fieldhead Carr Primary School website
- Email address
- sbm@fieldheadcarr.leeds.sch.uk
Dear Applicant, Welcome and thanks for your interest in our school. We are thrilled that you are considering joining our Key Stage 2 Team! We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated Teaching Assistant to join a supportive team of professionals. The successful candidates will understand the importance of contributing to the vision and the future achievements of Fieldhead Carr Primary School. From this process we are looking for someone who has the child at the heart of all they do. We have a have a socially diverse intake and so our staff need to be skilled in understanding that the life of each child is different We would welcome those interested to come and have a look at the setting. To make a 1-1 appointment please contact my Business Manager sbm@fieldheadcarr.leeds.sch.uk or contact us on 0113 2930226. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The details of DBS Code of Conduct can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflect the population of Leeds. This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply. Please see the policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders. We look forward to receiving your application. Best wishes Mrs Joanna Murphy Head Teacher
Arranging a visit to Fieldhead Carr Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@fieldheadcarr.leeds.sch.uk.
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