Location
, BB12
Summary
We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and inclusive Church of England primary school in the Burnley area.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the school's financial operations including budgeting, forecasting and monitoring expenditure.
- Process purchase orders, invoices and payments in line with school financial procedures.
- Prepare financial reports and provide budgetary information to senior leaders and governors.
- Oversee payroll liaison and staff absence records.
- Manage contracts, procurement and supplier relationships.
- Support recruitment, onboarding and HR administration processes.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, school policies and safeguarding procedures.
- Monitor health and safety compliance across the school site.
- Lead on administrative systems and processes to ensure operational efficiency.
- Coordinate facilities management and support maintenance projects where required.
- Assist with funding applications, bids and reporting requirements.
- Provide line management and support to administrative staff where applicable.
Person Specification
Essential:
- Previous experience working as a School Business Manager, Finance Manager or similar role within an educational setting.
- Strong financial management and budget monitoring experience.
- Knowledge of school finance systems and processes.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Desirable:
- School Business Management qualification or equivalent.
- Experience working within a primary school setting.
- Knowledge of Lancashire education systems and procedures.
- Experience supporting HR and premises management functions.
Reed Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, including a Childrens barred list check and satisfactory referencing. Reed are committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
