School Business Manager

Kings Road Primary School, Manchester, M16 0GR

26 days remaining to apply

• Earliest start date

  24 August 2026

• Latest start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday - Friday 36.25 hrs per week term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 8 Pts. (SCP30 - 32) £40,777 - £42,839 subject to qualifications and experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

Excellent financial skills, including budget planning, monitoring and reporting equivalent to a Diploma in School Business Management (DSBM)

Skills for whole school planning, budget planning, development of administrative & financial procedures, involves complex issues, situations and problems which do not always have prescribed solutions.

Ability to analyse data and produce accurate financial and HR reports.

Strong organisational skills

Adaptability and resilience in a changing environment

Strong leadership qualities with the ability to motivate/challenge others

Theory and practice of business and administration management

Extensive experience and expertise across a range of activities, such as finance, procurement, administration, staff management.

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

Negotiations skills with suppliers, contractors etc

Advise Head and Deputy Head Teacher, SLT and governing body

Liaising with external bodies; dealing with sensitive and confidential issues e.g. contracts, HR.

What the school offers its staff

Kings Road Primary School we value a positive attitude and have a school full of people who are;

Energetic,Enthusiastic,Happy,CreativeConscientious, Ambitious (for themselves and the children)Team Players, Caring, Passionate about learning and a People people

We offer

- Training & Development

- Friendly & supportive environment

- Diverse school community

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 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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Kings Road Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 669 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kings Road Primary School website
• Email address: vacancies@kingsroadschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01618813571
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kings-road-primary-school-manchester

Kins Road Primary School

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