School Business Manager

Quarry Mount Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 2JP

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  21 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  26 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Thursday - 08:00-16:00 Friday - 08:00-15:30 TTO + 15 Days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: SO2 points 26-28 (£33,963-£35,668)

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

We would like to appoint a School Business Manage who:

* Is committed to safeguarding the children in our care and adheres to safeguarding policy and procedures

* Has experience in finance management and business management (ideally within an education setting)

* Has excellent communication skills

* Has recent experience and knowledge of working with Microsoft Office packages, Arbor and SIMS FMS

* Has experience of HR management and knowledge of employment practices

* Has the ability to work as part of a team and being flexible and adaptable

* Has experience completing statutory returns

* Has experience of school admissions processes

* Willingness and ability to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and training for development in the post. Evidence of CPD.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer:

* A 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

* A school that values your training and personal development

The successful applicant would enjoy working in a warm, welcoming school with pupils who are full of energy for learning with an incredibly supportive staff team. Quarry Mount prioritises professional development and invests in each individual, we are also part of the Lantern Learning Trust offering increased opportunity and support.

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.

Closing date: 21/04/2026

Shortlisting: WC 20/04/2026

Interviews: WC 27/04/2026

Start Date: ASAP once DBS certificate is received

The school is a Victorian style building with many beautiful features throughout. We would advise all applicants to visit our school to make sure it can meet all your needs. Please contact the school office on 0113 2455803 if you would like to make an appointment to visit the school.

Please email info@quarrymountprimary.org.uk for an application pack.

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 Quarry Mount Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 190 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Quarry Mount Primary School website
• Email address: info@quarrymountprimary.org.uk
• Phone number: 01132455803
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/quarry-mount-primary-school

We are a one-form entry school in the heart of the Woodhouse community, not too far from Leeds City Centre. We pride ourselves on our sense of community and our passion to create a learning environment that is as rich and diverse as the area we serve.

As a school, we aim to provide a creative and inspiring place of learning where our diverse community thrives through the commitment and care of dedicated staff. Our mission is to support the learning of our children and enable them to be the best they can be. We are PROUD of our school and of our learning.

Arranging a visit to Quarry Mount Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@quarrymountprimary.org.uk.

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