Vacancies
School Business Manager
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Pay scale: S01 (£34,434- £36,363) pro rata Contract Type: Permanent subject to probationary period
Part – Time 24 hours per week
Term time only plus three INSET days
Application Closing Date: Friday 8th May at 12.00 midday
Shortlisting Date: Monday 11th May
Interview Date: Friday 15th May
This key leadership role offers you the chance to shape the operational and financial health of Primrose Lane, directly contributing to our school’s continued success.
As School Business Manager you will:
Provide strategic leadership in managing budgets, financial planning, procurement, and contracts, ensuring best value for the school community.
- Oversee the smooth running of the school office and lead the admin team, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations.
- Manage relationships with external partners including payroll providers, contractors and local authorities.
- Support the Headteacher and Governors with financial reporting, audits and compliance.
- Lead on school site management, health and safety and personnel administration.
- Drive continuous improvement by developing policies and systems that support staff and pupil success.
Your role will be pivotal in enabling our staff to focus on delivering outstanding teaching and learning, whilst you ensure the school’s resources are managed expertly and efficiently.
About You
We are looking for a highly organised, proactive professional who thrives on challenge and takes pride in delivering excellence. You will be:
- Experienced in strategic financial management, budgeting and procurement, ideally within an educational setting or similar complex environment.
- Confident working with senior leaders and external partners to achieve shared goals.
- Skilled in leading teams, managing projects and navigating difficult situations with diplomacy and professionalism.
- A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills who models our values of kindness, ambition and honesty.
- IT proficient and able to use initiative, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Committed to continuous professional development and eager to contribute positively to the Primrose Lane family.
We can offer you:
- A friendly school which staff and pupils are proud to be a part of.
- A strong commitment to continuous professional development including working in partnership with Roundhay School and the Wharfe Valley Learning Partnership.
- A supportive and inclusive community where staff wellbeing and professional growth are priorities.
- A chance to work closely with a passionate leadership team dedicated to making a real difference in children’s lives.
- A role that is varied, rewarding, and impactful, with scope to innovate and influence.
- For more information about our school, please look on our website
The successful applicant will become part of a team that is enthusiastically driving the school forward. We are a warm, inclusive school with strong ethos, a sense of community and a commitment to excellence for all children in our care. We aim to ensure that our children feel safe, happy and achieve their potential as a unique individual and as a learner.
If you share our vision and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our pupils, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now via the application form and join our dedicated team at Primrose Lane Primary School. Please note we do not accept CVs or letters of interest only Leeds application forms.
Click here to read the full application pack and access the application form.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 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. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
