School Business Manager

St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 5BL

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 Hours per week. Term TIme Only plus 15 days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £38220 - £40777

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has experience in business, financial or operational management, ideally within an educational setting.
• Demonstrates excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Is proactive, adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Can think strategically while maintaining attention to detail.
• Has an interest in promoting sustainability and identifying opportunities for environmental and financial efficiency.
• Supports and promotes the Christian distinctiveness and values of our school.

Is committed to contributing positively to our vision of helping all members of our community to flourish, achieve and believe

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming and supportive Church of England school community.
• Dedicated and hardworking staff and governors.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• The opportunity to contribute to our sustainability ambitions and long-term development.
• A rewarding role where you can make a significant impact on the success of our school.

If you are inspired by our vision and would like to play a key role in shaping the future of St Margaret's Church of England School, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates who share our commitment to excellence, service, sustainability and Christian values.

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

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.

Covering Letter SBM 2026.pdf - 393 KB (opens in new tab)

School Business Manager PO1 Job Description.pdf - 225 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 425 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School website
• Email address: info@stmargarets.leeds.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-margaret-s-church-of-england-voluntary-controlled-primary-school

St Margaret’s C of E Primary School is a successful, inclusive two form entry primary school with innovative and creative approaches to learning. We are a vibrant and caring place to learn, providing opportunities for every child to succeed. Our school has a 14 place resource provision, the BASE, for children with complex communication needs. The children on roll of the BASE are also integrated into our mainstream classes and their teachers work together to offer an inclusive curriculum.
This is an exciting opportunity for candidates who enjoy a large and happy workplace. We greatly value outdoor, practical learning, with an emphasis on high standards of achievement and behaviour. You will be joining a team of highly skilled staff who value on-going professional development and creating positive outcomes for all.

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