School Business Manager - Stanningley Primary School

Overview

School Business Manager

Salary Scale: SO2 (£32,009– £33,617) Actual salary

Contract: Permanent, full-time (term time + 10 days)

Start date: Monday 3rd November 2025 (Earlier start preferred to enable handover)

School: Stanningley Primary School, Leeds

Closing date: Friday 12th September 2025, 12 noon

Interview date: Wednesday 17th September 2025

We are seeking a skilled and highly organised School Business Manager to join our team at Stanningley Primary School – a welcoming, one-form-entry school at the heart of our community.

Working closely with the Headteacher and senior leaders, you will lead on the day-to-day management of finance, HR, premises, administration and compliance, ensuring smooth, efficient and effective business operations across the school.

At Stanningley, our values of Respect, and Pride  are central to everything we do. We are proud of our inclusive, caring environment and high expectations for every child.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in school business management or a related finance/admin role
• Can confidently manage budgets, contracts, and HR systems
• Works proactively, with great attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills
• Shares our values and is committed to supporting school life

We offer:

• A positive, inclusive and supportive team
• A varied, strategic and rewarding role
• Opportunities for professional development
• A school that values its staff and community

This role is graded at SO2, in line with Leeds City Council’s job description for School Business Manager.

We warmly welcome visits to the school  on Friday 5th or during the week beginning Monday 7th September. Please contact the school office from Tuesday 2nd September to arrange a visit.

Stanningley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted.  This includes only information publicly available on-line.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK.

 School Business Manager application