School Business Manager

Harewood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 9LH

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  12 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only plus ten days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,847 - £34, 496 Actual Salary
• Pay scale: SO2

What skills and experience we're looking for

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
• Be part of the safeguarding team within school

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in financial management (ideally within a school setting)
• Has experience of HR management and sound knowledge of employment law
• Will uphold the values and vision of the school

What the school offers its staff

• A small friendly school with hardworking, dedicated and supportive colleagues
• A supportive governing body, leadership and staff team
• The opportunity to become part of a school community where children are at the heart of all we do
• Great children with a desire to learn
• Opportunities for continued professional development
• Term time only working (plus ten days)

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and staff and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service Check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Harewood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 100 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Harewood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@harewood.leeds.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01132886394
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/harewood-church-of-england-voluntary-controlled-primary-school

We are a small village primary school situated in the historic village of Harewood on the outskirts of Leeds.
We have just over 100 pupils and strive for each child to be known as an individual and be their best self.

Arranging a visit to Harewood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@harewood.leeds.sch.uk.

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