School Business Manager – Primary School (Permanent)
Location: Greasby, Wirral
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (part-time considered for the right candidate)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience (aligned with NJC scale)
Start Date: [Insert date]
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and experienced School Business Manager to join our friendly and supportive primary school community in Greasby. This is a key leadership role, working closely with the Headteacher to ensure the effective management of the school’s finances, operations, and administrative functions.
The successful candidate will play a vital part in supporting the strategic vision of the school while ensuring day-to-day business operations run smoothly and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the school’s financial planning, budgeting, and monitoring processes
- Oversee HR functions including recruitment, contracts, and staff absence management
- Manage the school’s administrative team and office systems
- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, policies, and procedures
- Oversee premises management, health & safety, and site maintenance
- Manage procurement, contracts, and relationships with external providers
- Support the Headteacher and Governors with strategic planning and reporting
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has proven experience in financial and operational management (school experience desirable but not essential)
- Demonstrates strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
- Is highly motivated, adaptable, and able to work independently
- Has excellent attention to detail and a solution-focused approach
- Is committed to supporting the educational environment and safeguarding children
Relevant qualifications in business management, finance, or administration are desirable.
What We Offer
- A welcoming and inclusive school community
- Supportive leadership and governing body
- Opportunities for professional development
- A rewarding role contributing to children’s education and wellbeing
As members of the REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) and Umbrella body to the DBS, (Disclosure & Barring Service) Excell Supply is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to thorough employment checks and must have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service certificate in place. Candidates without an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service will have to apply for a new one.
If you believe you have the skills required for this role, please apply now. If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks of the vacancy closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Important Notice In order to apply for the above position all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, or eligible to apply for a relevant work visa. Excell Supply are unable to offer a work permit to any applicant or facilitate work permits for any vacancy on behalf of one of its clients. It is Excell Supply’s policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted, you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful, and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Excell Supply is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temp to perm
Pay: £30,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
