School Business Manager
Grade: SO2 (pay band 26-28) Annual Salary £37,280 pro rata for 38 weeks term time only to £27,243.
Hours: 37 hours per week, 8am - 4pm Monday to Thursday, Friday 8am - 3.30pm.
Permanent
We are a one form entry primary school, with two beautiful Victorian buildings to call home, in a great location with a supportive community. We are a multicultural and diverse school community where every child and adult is valued, listened to and supported. We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, faiths and religions. We are seeking a committed, enthusiastic and highly organised School Business Manager to play a pivotal role in the strategic leadership and day-to-day operational management of our busy and thriving Church of England primary school. The post holder will be responsible for the general management and administration function of the school, including IT admin, finance and the management of administrative and site staff.
The School Business Manager will:
Lead and manage the school’s financial strategy and day-to-day financial operations
Oversee HR processes, staff contracts and personnel matters
Manage premises, facilities and health & safety compliance
Provide strategic advice to the Headteacher and Governing Body
Lead and support office systems to ensure efficient administration
Contribute to the continued growth and development of our one-form entry Church school
To lead and manage safeguarding policies and procedures in the office infrastructure
We Are Looking for Someone Who:
Communicates clearly, professionally and warmly with pupils, staff, parents and visitors
Has proven experience in financial management (ideally within a school setting)
Has experience of HR management and sound knowledge of employment practices
Has experience of premises and facilities management
Is highly organised and able to plan and prioritise own and others’ workload under pressure and to deadline
Demonstrates confidence in strategic planning and resource management
Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Builds positive and respectful working relationships across the school community
Remains calm, flexible and solution-focused under pressure
Is hardworking, enthusiastic and committed to excellence
Has the ability to network to share good practice, learn on the job and be innovative in solutions to every day challenges.
Is able to lead and drive change
Shows commitment to the school’s vision
Plays an active role in the senior leadership team, contributing to whole-school improvement, supporting the Head Teacher to shape, implement and demonstrate impact from the school development plans and strategies
Is a collaborative team player who shows initiative and thrives in a supportive and family orientated school community, committed to a relational approach.
It would be desirable for the successful candidate to have had experience of school business management.
Visiting school is strongly recommended, please contact the school office to arrange a visit (office@burleystmatthias.co.uk)
To apply, go to https://www.burleystmatthias.co.uk/page/vacancies/153285
Completed application forms should be emailed or posted to school. Please note we are unable to accept CVs.
Closing Date: 12 Noon, Tuesday 21st April 2026
Interview dates will be shared following shortlisting.
Should you be selected for interview, we will start the reference requests straight away.
BSM Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory vetting checks including enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. The post is subject to a DBS check and satisfactory references. If shortlisted you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an online search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available online.