School Business Manager

Vacancy Summary

DIOCESE OF BRADFORD

Heaton St. Barnabas’ Church of England (VA) Primary School

School Business Manager

PO1 TO PO3 (dependent on experience)

37 hours per week, Permanent, Term Time Only plus 2 weeks

Required January 2027

Vacancy Information

Heaton St Barnabas’ is a two-form entry primary school, situated in beautiful surroundings on the fringe of the city of Bradford.  Our children are from a wide range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and each child is very special to us.  Our most recent Ofsted was GOOD

The children, staff and governors are looking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced School Business Manager with the enthusiasm, drive and skills to ensure effective:  Administration & Human Resources Management, Facility, Property & Health & Safety Management, Management Information Systems/ICT, Financial and Asset Management.

We are looking for someone who: 

• values each and every child and the religious/cultural diversity of our school.
• can lead and manage the School office, Finance Administration, Site Manager and Housekeeping.
• is professional and works as part of the SLT to assist the Head Teacher in their duty to ensure that the school meets its educational aims.
• promotes the highest standards of business ethos within the administrative function of the school and strategically ensures the most effective use of resources in support of the school’s learning objectives.
• is familiar with the ICT/Finance systems used by Bradford Council and beyond.
• can lead the school through effective Financial Management and Budgetary Control.
• Is well motivated, friendly & sympathetic to staff, parents and children.

We can offer you: 

• Governors, staff & parents who are fully committed to supporting our school.
• Children who are enthusiastic about their learning and whose behaviour is good.
• A dedicated and enthusiastic staff team.
• Full support in your wellbeing and continuing professional development.

You are warmly invited and strongly encouraged to visit the school.  To arrange a visit or for further information, please contact our School office on 01274 545019.

The closing date for this post is 27th November 2026 at 12.00 noon

Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 30th November 2026

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments are made subject to a full DBS check.  We are an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered.

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