Required as soon as possible, subject to all clearances being in place.
The Head Teacher and Governors of Fellside Community Primary School seek to appoint a proactive and highly skilled School Business Manager. Salary will be dependent on qualifications and experience.
At Fellside Community Primary School, we are committed to creating a supportive environment, built on care and respect, in which all children are encouraged to believe in themselves and aspire to be the best that they can be. We are committed to working in partnership with parents and carers to ensure the best provision for every child.
As School Business Manager, you will work closely with the Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team to drive the school’s strategic direction. We require a School Business Manager to oversee a range of business functions including finance, HR, payroll, site management, catering systems and health & safety. We require someone to lead and manage the essential support services of the school, and help generate valuable new sources of income. Your role will be to ensure we have a robust and sustainable business strategy that allows us to achieve our school vision.
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic professional, who has had relevant experience of leading a team effectively. This role requires confidence and dynamism in dealing with the day to day pressures within a school environment. The successful candidate must be a quick-thinking team member with strong leadership skills, self-motivation and excellent attention to detail.
The successful candidate must have:
- A certificate or diploma in School Business Management or equivalent (or be willing to work towards this qualification);
- GCSE/ O-level English and Maths at Grade C or above;
- Advanced IT skills;
- Proven experience of financial and HR management in a business or school environment;
- Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills;
- Strong strategic vision and the ability to implement effective operational strategies;
- The ability to form strong relationships with staff, children, parents, carers and external stakeholders;
- Demonstrated the ability to constantly improve and
and develop through professional development and training.
Visits to the school are welcome. They can be arranged by contacting the school office on 0191 488 7486.
Safeguarding children is a high priority for the school and the appointment process will be rigorous in this matter. If successful you will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.
Please supply an email address for each of your referees, all references will be taken up and verified prior to interview.
Salary amounts quoted are from 1st September to 31st August, if you commence employment part way through the academic year they will be subject to an equated salary adjustment
Closing Date: Thursday 18th June 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 22nd June 2026
Previous applicants will be considered and need not apply.
