School Business Manager
Weetwood Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 5NW21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
16 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday - Term Time + 20 Days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- NJC Grade PO1 Spinal Points 27-30 (£39,481-£42,123) pro rata, depending on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking School Business Manager to join our School Office and Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic, financial and operational direction of our school.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised, solutions‑focused professional who is committed to excellence, sustainability and the highest standards of safeguarding and compliance.
The post holder will provide strategic vision and leadership across budget and finance, premises management and administrative operations. The role is fast‑paced and wide-ranging, requiring outstanding organisational and leadership skills, confidence in prioritising competing tasks, and the ability to maintain a calm, professional approach at all times.
Main requirements of the post include:
- Strategic financial leadership ensuring compliance, efficiency and long‑term sustainability
- Premises and site management including maintenance, development and health & safety compliance
- Governance and compliance through effective liaison with LEA/Council partners
- Administrative oversight ensuring high‑quality support for SLT and Governors
- Safeguarding and OFSTED readiness across financial and operational areas
We are looking for someone who is:
- Highly organised, proactive and able to lead with confidence
- Experienced in school business management or a similar leadership role
- Skilled in financial planning, budgeting and compliance
- Knowledgeable about health & safety, safeguarding and premises management
- An excellent communicator who thrives in a collaborative leadership environment
- Has a friendly, caring nature and enjoys working with children.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- A friendly and supportive team committed to achieving high standards for every pupil.
- A happy, welcoming school environment where staff enjoy coming to work.
- A dedicated senior leadership team and governing body.
- Strong commitment to professional development, including opportunities for new responsibilities and ongoing training.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding Statement
Weetwood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. As part of the application process any shortlisting candidates would be required to complete a self-disclosure form. The successful candidate would be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Weetwood Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 242 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- aellison@weetwoodprimary.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01133230450
We are a happy, thriving school with a passion for creative teaching, lifelong learning and memorable experiences.
We work closely with our family of schools in Headingley, Kirkstall and the surrounding area and provide holiday clubs for pupils at the surrounding schools. We are looking for an inspirational and highly motivated practitioner who is passionate about working with children and who can work alongside our class teachers and other support staff to deliver high quality provision.
This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to develop and build on their experiences and have access to relevant CPD whilst working with a supportive staff team. Our Governing Body is knowledgeable, efficient and focussed on raising standards and is incredibly supportive of the school. We have an active PTA, who raise considerable funds for the school and have an excellent relationship with the school leadership. In short, Weetwood is an exciting, happy and stimulating place to work, and a good prospect for anyone looking to further their career. I hope that after finding out more about our school, you will feel encouraged to apply for this post.
Arranging a visit to Weetwood Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email aellison@weetwoodprimary.co.uk.
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