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School Business Support Officer – Primary School – GreaterManchesterMarchant Recruitment • England, United Kingdom
School Business Support Officer – Primary School – GreaterManchester

School Business Support Officer – Primary School – GreaterManchester

Marchant Recruitment • England, United Kingdom
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
A welcoming and well-regarded primary school in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced and proactive School Business Support Officer to join its leadership and administration team. This is a key operational role in a school that prides itself on strong community relationships, high standards and efficient, child-focused systems. The school serves a vibrant local community and has built a reputation for strong pastoral care, consistent academic progress and a well-organised, supportive working environment for staff. The Role Working closely with the Headteacher and School Business Manager, you will play an essential part in ensuring the smooth daily running of the school’s operational and financial processes. Key responsibilities include: Supporting budget monitoring and day-to-day financial transactions Processing purchase orders, invoices and reconciliations Assisting with HR administration including staff contracts and absence records Managing admissions documentation and pupil data updates Overseeing procurement processes in line with school policies Supporting health & safety compliance and site-related documentation You will act as a reliable operational presence within the school office, ensuring that systems run efficiently and that leaders are supported with accurate administrative information. The School Environment This primary school benefits from strong parental engagement and a stable staff team. The office functions as the central hub of the school, providing vital support to teaching staff, parents and external partners. Leadership places a high value on clarity, organisation and calm professionalism. Systems are well embedded, but the school also welcomes suggestions for improvement and efficiency gains. The culture is collaborative and supportive, with staff retention reflecting the positive working atmosphere. Operational & Financial Focus You will: Monitor spending against departmental budgets Prepare financial reports for the School Business Manager Maintain accurate pupil and staff records within the school MIS Support compliance with safeguarding and data protection requirements Liaise with local authority finance teams where required Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are critical to this role. About You Previous experience in school administration or business support Confidence working with finance systems and MIS platforms Excellent organisational and time management skills Professional and approachable communication style Ability to prioritise workload in a busy primary setting Experience in local authority or maintained school environments would be advantageous. What’s on Offer Competitive salary within local authority scales A supportive leadership team Clear systems and established processes Opportunities for further training in school business operations A positive and welcoming working environment This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and capable administrator looking to make a real impact in a well-run primary school.
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