Job Description

Salary

32,009 - 33,617

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Term Time Only

Date posted

16/07/2025

Job reference

REQ002918

Stanningley Primary School

School Business Manager

School:

Stanningley Primary School, Leeds

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)

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.

To apply

please download an application pack from the schools website www.stanningleyprimary.com or click on this link

https://stanningleyprimary.com/Vacancies/

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.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

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