School Business Manager – Outstanding Primary School,York

School Business Manager – Outstanding Primary School, York Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale School information: This is a well-established and high-performing Outstanding Ofsted Rated Primary School in York, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is known for its excellent academic standards, strong community values and exceptional pastoral care. With a welcoming and inclusive ethos, the school places a high priority on ensuring all pupils are supported to achieve their best in a safe, structured and nurturing environment. The school has a strong leadership team and a clear vision for continuous improvement. It offers a broad curriculum that supports academic success while promoting creativity, wellbeing and personal development. The school is also proud of its positive staff culture, where teamwork, professional respect and shared responsibility underpin daily practice. Staff benefit from a supportive and professional environment, where systems are well established and staff are encouraged to develop their skills through training and professional development opportunities. The school values efficiency, high standards and clear communication across all operational and educational areas. Business & Operations Team: The school’s business and operations function is central to ensuring the school runs smoothly, safely and effectively. The School Business Manager is a key strategic role, working closely with the Headteacher and Governors to manage finance, HR administration, premises, compliance and operational planning. The school is seeking a highly skilled and proactive School Business Manager who can oversee day-to-day operations while contributing to longer-term financial planning and school development priorities. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys working in a varied, fast-paced environment and can balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational leadership. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the school budget, monitoring expenditure, supporting procurement processes, overseeing contracts and ensuring best value. You will also manage administrative and premises staff, support payroll and HR processes, and ensure compliance with policies and statutory requirements. You will play an important role in supporting the school’s leadership team by providing accurate financial reports, supporting governors with budget planning, and ensuring operational systems are efficient and robust. The school is looking for someone with strong financial skills, excellent attention to detail and the confidence to lead and improve processes. Requirements • Proven experience in a school business, finance or operations management role (education experience highly desirable) • Strong understanding of school budgets, financial reporting and procurement processes • Ability to manage contracts, compliance and operational planning effectively • Experience managing staff and supporting day-to-day school operations • Strong IT skills, including competence using finance systems and Microsoft Office • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines • Professional communication skills, including the ability to liaise confidently with senior leaders, governors and external stakeholders • Strong attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality • A proactive, solution-focused approach with the ability to improve systems and processes Application To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.