School Business Manager

Hillside Community Primary School

‘Together We Can Shine’

PERMANENT SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER

(37hrs term time + 4 weeks)

Grade 8 pro-rota (£37563 - £42123)

The Governing Body of Hillside Community Primary School is seeking to appoint an experienced, highly capable and dynamic School Business Manager (Grade 8) to join our newly established leadership team. This is a key strategic and operational role, providing professional leadership and management of the school’s financial, administrative, HR, premises and compliance functions, in line with the requirements of a Grade 8 Business Manager.

The successful candidate will play a central part in the planning, development and implementation of support services across the school. Working closely with the newly appointed Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will ensure that all business operations are efficient, well‑managed, compliant and aligned with the needs of our children, staff and wider school community. We would like you to become part of our ‘Hillside family’ and a key member of our new leadership team who are excited for the future and eager to embrace change and new opportunities that will benefit our children, our staff and our community.

‘We at Hillside strive for excellence in education by providing a safe, secure, caring family environment, where individuals are valued and respected, enabling them to reach their full potential.’

Our aim is to ensure that every member of our school community lives our school motto and our school values:

‘Together We Can ’.

Success Excellence

Happiness Nurture

Inclusion

We are looking for someone who:

· Has substantial experience in business, administrative or financial management, ideally within a school setting.

· Has (or is working towards) a recognised school business management qualification such as DSBM, or can demonstrate equivalent professional experience.

· Has strong financial, budget planning and monitoring expertise, with the confidence to advise senior leaders and governors.

· Can lead and coordinate HR, payroll, recruitment and wider compliance processes.

· Can manage the school’s administrative functions, including line‑managing support staff and ensuring workflow is efficient and responsive.

· Has experience of overseeing premises, contractors, lettings and operational systems.

· Has a clear understanding of Health & Safety legislation and can act as the school’s Health and Safety Manager.

· Can act as Data Protection Officer, ensuring GDPR compliance and robust information governance.

· Can contribute strategically to the School Improvement Plan and medium‑term operational planning.

· Is proactive, resilient and solutions‑focused, with the ability to adapt procedures and improve operations where needed.

· Has excellent communication skills and can build strong, positive relationships with staff, governors, parents/carers and external partners.

· Is committed to safeguarding, confidentiality and maintaining high standards of professionalism.

In return, we can offer you:

A school that has:

· Happy, content and caring children.

· Dedicated colleagues who work collaboratively for the benefit of our children.

· Staff & Pupils who are proud to be part of our ‘Hillside Family’.

· Supportive parents/carers who are committed to their community.

· A school that strives to be the best it can be.

· Opportunities for professional development, including leadership development aligned to the role profile.

· A skilled and supportive Governing Body committed to strong governance and continuous improvement.

Safeguarding and Recruitment Information

The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). If appointed, the successful candidate will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure. Information from the DBS will be handled confidentially in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates as part of our safer recruitment procedures.

Lancashire County Council’s policy on the handling of DBS certificate information and its Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex‑Offenders are available on request.

Visits and Applications

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed by appointment on either Thursday 22nd October or Friday 23rd October 2026. Please contact the school office on 01695 724860 to arrange a time.

A welcome letter, job description, person specification, application form and further information are available on our website:

www.hillside-pri.lancs.sch.uk

Alternatively, an application pack can be requested directly from the school office.

Closing date – Friday 30th October

Interviews – Monday 9th November

With warm regards

Mrs A Smith

Headteacher

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Pay: £37,563.00-£42,123.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person