School Business Manager

Permanent | Full Time Salary: £30,377.31 – £32,504.45 per annum Start Date: ASAP

Desian Education is delighted to be supporting a St Helens Primary School to recruit an enthusiastic, organised and highly motivated School Business Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to play a key role in supporting the strategic and operational leadership of our thriving primary school.

At St Helens Primary School, we pride ourselves on being a warm, nurturing and inclusive environment where children, staff and families feel valued and supported. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to excellence and can help ensure the school continues to run efficiently and effectively.

About the Role

As School Business Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the school’s business functions, including:

• Financial management and budget monitoring
• Human resources and payroll administration
• Premises and facilities management
• Health and safety compliance
• Procurement and contract management
• Administrative systems and processes
• Supporting the Headteacher and Governors with strategic planning

You will work closely with the Headteacher and wider leadership team, providing professional advice and ensuring the effective management of the school’s resources.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience in business, financial or operational management
• Possesses excellent organisational and leadership skills
• Demonstrates strong financial acumen and attention to detail
• Can manage multiple priorities effectively
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is proactive, flexible and solution-focused
• Shares our vision and values for providing the very best education for our pupils
• Experience within an educational setting would be advantageous, although applications from candidates with relevant transferable skills and experience are welcomed.

If you are passionate about supporting schools to thrive and are looking for a rewarding opportunity within a caring and ambitious primary school, we would love to hear from you.