Location: Blackburn, LancashireContract: Full-Time, Temp- PremStart Date: September
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic, and highly organised School Business Manager to join our successful and supportive school in Blackburn.
Working closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective financial, operational, and administrative management of the school. Alongside leading the school’s business functions, you will also support the day-to-day running of the main school office, ensuring that staff, pupils, parents, and visitors receive a professional, efficient, and welcoming service.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the school’s finances, including budgeting, monitoring expenditure, and financial reporting.
- Oversee HR administration, recruitment, and personnel processes.
- Manage procurement, contracts, and service agreements to ensure value for money.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, and statutory requirements.
- Oversee premises management and site maintenance.
- Support and supervise the administration team and contribute to the smooth running of the main school office.
- Work collaboratively with the Headteacher and Governors to support the strategic development of the school.
Qualifications
- Has experience in business, finance, or operational management, ideally within a school or public sector environment.
- Possesses excellent organisational, financial, and IT skills.
- Is an effective leader with the ability to motivate and support a team.
- Can work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and maintain confidentiality.
- Is approachable, professional, and committed to delivering excellent customer service.
- Shares our commitment to providing the very best education and opportunities for every child.
Benefits
- A welcoming and inclusive school community at the heart of Blackburn.
- Friendly, dedicated, and supportive colleagues.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
- A varied and rewarding role where your contribution will have a direct impact on the success of the school.
If you are an experienced professional looking for a rewarding leadership role within a thriving school, we would be delighted to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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