Location
Weeton Primary School, Grantham Road, Weeton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 3HX (197 on roll)
Tel: 01253 836284
School website: www.weeton.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
We are looking for a School Business Manager to join our growing school. If you have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and the ability to self-manage workload, this could be job for you.
We are looking for someone to work 37.5 hours a week, ideally 8.00 - 4.00pm each day, term-time only, plus 5 days during the holidays.
Visits to the school are welcome.
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.
It is acknowledged that the successful candidate may have to work notice in a current job and therefore the start date of employment can be discussed during the interview stage.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.
The closing date is 9am on 28/09/2026
Desirable Qualifications
- School Business Management qualification or equivalent.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
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Essential Experience
- Previous experience working as a School Business Manager, Finance Manager or similar role within an educational setting.
- Strong financial management and budget monitoring experience in a school setting
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Desirable Experience
- Experience working within a primary school setting.
- Knowledge of Lancashire education systems and procedures.
Experience supporting HR and premises management functions.
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Proposed Interview Date:
05/10/2026
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.
