School Business Manager

Westbrook Lane Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 5AH

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  26 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership role
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Term Time Only - 38 weeks plus 10.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34, 123.91
• Pay scale: SO2 Pt 26

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an organised, skilled and proactive School Business Manager who is committed to making a real difference to the lives of our children by ensuring our school is well resourced, safe and efficiently run. The successful candidate will share our commitment to our vision and will play a key role in the strategic leadership of the school.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold the Level 4 Diploma in School Business Management (or willing to undertake), with in-depth knowledge of business management, office procedures and the financial regulations that apply to schools
• Be confident managing a school budget, including monitoring income and expenditure, producing forecasts and financial statements, preparing returns and liaising with auditors
• Have experience of procurement, contract management and bid or grant processes, and be keen to identify new sources of income for the school
• Be able to provide a high-quality HR and payroll service, including managing contracts, recruitment administration and statutory pre-employment checks
• Have the knowledge and confidence to lead on premises and health and safety, including risk assessments, emergency procedures and fire safety
• Have experience of supervising and developing staff, building a motivated and cohesive support team and carrying out appraisals
• Communicate clearly and sensitively with a wide range of people, and produce accurate reports and data analysis for the Leadership Team and Governing Body
• Be highly organised, able to prioritise competing demands and work on their own initiative to meet deadlines
• Be confident using Microsoft Office and systems such as Arbor, Payroll, FMS and SAM

Above all, we are looking for someone who will embrace our vision, bring energy and professionalism to the role, and help to create the best possible environment for our children and staff to thrive.

What the school offers its staff

At Westbrook Lane Primary School, we are committed to supporting our staff to thrive professionally and personally within a caring and collaborative environment.

We can offer you:

• A welcoming, inclusive school community where strong relationships underpin everything we do, and staff are valued and supported
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who are eager to learn and respond positively to high expectations
• A key role within the Leadership Team, with the opportunity to shape the strategic direction of the school’s non-teaching provision
• A dedicated and supportive staff team who work collaboratively and share a commitment to continual improvement
• Strong leadership and governance, with a clear vision for the school and a genuine focus on staff wellbeing and workload
• Access to high-quality professional development and opportunities to develop your skills and career
• Positive partnerships with parents and the wider community who are highly supportive of the school

We are proud of our school and the environment we have created for both children and staff. We are looking for someone who will embrace our ethos and contribute positively to our continued journey of improvement and excellence.

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 our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted.  This includes only information publicly available on-line.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Westbrook Lane Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 212 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Westbrook Lane Primary School website
• Email address: helena.fishburn@westbrooklane.leeds.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0113 258 7913
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westbrook-lane-primary-school

Please visit our website for more information about our school:
https://www.westbrooklaneprimaryschool.co.uk/

Arranging a visit to Westbrook Lane Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email helena.fishburn@westbrooklane.leeds.sch.uk.

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