School Business Manager

School Business Manager Vacancy - Pudsey Southroyd Primary School

As we shape our new way of working, we’re looking for talented individuals who can help complete our vision. To attract the right person, we’re offering genuine flexibility — this role can be full‑time, part‑time, or a job share, depending on what works best for you. Our school is unique and we are proud to offer flexible working options and a chance to make a positive impact in a dynamic primary school environment.

Pudsey Southroyd is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced, highly motivated, and positive-minded School Business Manager to join our committed and friendly team. This is a key leadership role within our fantastic, forward-thinking school, offering the opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive and ambitious environment.

You will work closely with the Headteacher and Governing Body to lead on all aspects of school business management, including finance, HR, health and safety, premises and site operations, and compliance.

We are proud to offer:

• A warm, welcoming and inclusive school community where staff wellbeing is genuinely valued.
• An exceptional and experienced office and site team to support you in your role.
• Excellent working conditions, including a dedicated office space in our onsite Cabin.
• Flexible working opportunities, including the potential to compress hours and work over four days per week for the right candidate.
• A strong commitment to staff development and career progression.
• A vibrant school culture where children are at the heart of everything we do, and staff are proud to belong.
  

We are looking for someone who:

• Is enthusiastic, proactive, organised and efficient, with the ability to manage and meet deadlines.
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and enjoys working collaboratively.
• Brings strong financial acumen and, ideally, experience in a school or related setting (although relevant transferable experience will be considered).
• Is committed to delivering high-quality business services to support the education and wellbeing of our children, staff and families.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and has a strong sense of professional responsibility.
• Wants to be part of a school that values ambition, community, and continuous improvement.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged - please contact the School Business Manager below to arrange

Key dates:

Please note that while we have set a closing date for this vacancy, we will be considering applications as they are submitted and may interview and appoint earlier if suitable candidates are found. To avoid missing out on this opportunity, we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.

• Closing date for applications: Friday 4th September

If you’re motivated, skilled, and ready to make an meaningful impact in a supportive and forward‑thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you.