Job Description

School Business Manager

Grade 10 38,220 - 41,771 pro rata

Part time, 20 hours per week term time only + 3 weeks

Permanent

Required from Monday 5th January 2026



The Governors of this popular primary school seek to appoint a dedicated, efficient and experienced School Business Manager who is wholly committed to working as part of our dedicated team.




The working pattern is Monday - Friday, 8.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.

+ 3 additional weeks across identified school holidays



The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.




The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in the following areas:



Professional Standards and Expectations



To be committed to our Gold Rights Respecting School ethos. To be a consistently positive ambassador of our school. To hold high expectations of themselves and others. To demonstrate outstanding professionalism at all times with all stakeholders. To consistently meet deadlines in line with key responsibilities of the role. To present oneself as a role model in speech, dress, behaviour and attitude.



Financial Management



To have responsibility, in collaboration with the Head Teacher and governors, for the schools finances. To effectively manage the schools financial systems and procedures including the School Financial Value Standard. To ensure that all financial procedures are carried out effectively and accurately, meeting required deadlines. To effectively and routinely access funding for our school so that children can benefit from the opportunities that this funding brings.



Premises Management



To effectively liaise and communicate with the schools Site Manager, as their designated Line Manager, to ensure that the school premises meet legal requirements and regulations and are in a good state of repair. To effectively liaise and communicate with service contractors and personnel to ensure that school premises are in a good state of repair and meet legal requirements and regulations.



Health and Safety



To be responsible for Health and Safety within the school and ensure that the Health and Safety documentation is updated regularly, including staff training, risk assessments, policies and procedures. To effectively liaise and communicate with health and safety personnel to ensure that health and safety procedures and practices meet legal requirements and regulations.



Data Protection



Undertake the role of Data Protection Officer to ensure the school is compliant and follows correct procedures relating to GDPR. To ensure that knowledge of General Data Protection Regulations is current and up-to-date.



Business Administration



To effectively manage the Single Central Record, ensuring this is updated regularly to ensure it is consistently up to date. To efficiently complete and submit school Census returns. To effectively maintain and update our school website in line with statutory requirements.



Governance




Attend and report to Governing Body meetings when requested to do so. Attend and guide Finance and Premises meetings. Prepare relevant information for meetings. Ensure regular website updates including the structure of the Governing Body and any Committees, together with the names of the governors and their particular roles and responsibilities within that structure.



Promotion and Marketing



The post holder will promote an image of the school which in accordance with our schools aims. Responsibility for the schools website as a marketing tool and to ensure compliance with legislation. Manage the school website and regularly monitor its content. Maintain a strategic overview of the schools Facebook page. Effectively lead the schools marketing strategy for the promotion of the school.



Skills and Attitudes



To effectively report to the Head Teacher. To effectively uphold a professional standard of working. To consistently demonstrate high quality interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with a range of people, organisations and service personnel. To have excellent organisational skills and an ability to work efficiently with consistency. To have the ability to problem solve, to be creative and to use initiative. To have the ability to be consistently hardworking and conscientious. To be able to work under pressure with a high level of accuracy, thereby meeting required deadlines. To have a willingness to work as part of a team.



Visits to Timothy Hackworth Primary School are recommended on the following dates and times:

Monday 10th November 2025 - 10.30 a.m.

Friday 14th November 2025 - 4.00 p.m.

Tuesday 18th November - 10.30 a.m.

Tuesday 18th November - 5.00 p.m.



Closing date: Monday 24th November 2025, 6.00 p.m.

Interview date: Tuesday 2nd December 2025

Please return completed applications to the school.



We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.



As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.



Calculation of term time only plus three weeks pay



Term time only plus three additional weeks pay is calculated on the basis of the following:

- Number of teaching weeks - 38 weeks; plus

- Public (bank) holidays - 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus

- Three additional weeks, inclusive of CPD - 3 weeks; plus

- Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days)

Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years service will receive 32 days annual leave. For example:

Calculation for employees with less than 5 years service:

41 weeks (term time plus 3) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 48 weeks pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Calculation for employees with more than 5 years service:

41 weeks (term time plus 3) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 49 weeks pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments



Timothy Hackworth Primary School


Byerley Road,


Shildon,


DL4 1HN



Tel: 01388 772959

Email: timothyhackworth@durhamlearning.net

Website: www.timothyhackworthschool.co.uk