School Business Manager

Hartlepool Temporary Flexible depending on experience Ref: 419042

The Opportunity:

School Business Manager

Temporary | 37 hours per week
Term Time + 10 Days

Are you an organised, proactive and people-focused professional with experience across business operations, administration, HR or school support services?

My client is seeking a dedicated School Business Manager to lead the operational functions of our successful and inclusive primary school. Working closely with the Headteacher, leadership team and wider Trust colleagues, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and effective running of the school, helping create the best possible environment for pupils, staff and families.

As part of the family, you'll join a collaborative organisation committed to excellence, inclusion and continuous improvement, where children are at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

This is a varied and rewarding leadership position with responsibility for key business functions including:

Leading and developing school administration systems and processes
Managing and supporting the administrative team
Overseeing HR administration, recruitment and payroll processes
Supporting compliance with GDPR, safeguarding and statutory requirements
Coordinating Health & Safety, premises administration and service contracts
Producing reports, returns and workforce data
Supporting school events, projects and operational planning
Working collaboratively across the Trust to improve services and efficiencies

What We're Looking For

We would love to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

Experience within administration, business management, HR or operational leadership
Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Experience managing priorities and meeting deadlines
A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong ICT skills, including Microsoft Office and management systems
The ability to work with confidential and sensitive information
A positive, resilient and solutions-focused approach

Previous experience within a school environment, knowledge of SIMS, budget monitoring or School Business Management qualifications would be advantageous.

What We Offer

In return, you will benefit from:

The opportunity to make a genuine difference in a highly inclusive school community
Friendly, supportive and committed colleagues
Fantastic pupils and families who deserve the very best

An Enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.

If you're passionate about supporting education through outstanding business leadership, we'd love to hear from you.