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Lakeside Primary School
Ontario Way
Cardiff
CF23 6HB
Headteacher: Rachel Mitchell
POST TITLE: BUSINESS MANAGER
Post Number: ED50011376
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: Grade 6 (Sp 19 – 25 £32,061 - £36,363 p.a pro-rata basis)
Hours: 37 hrs per week, 40 weeks (term time + 1 week)
To Commence 1st September 2026
The Headteacher and Governing Body are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and skilled Business Manager to join our dedicated team. Lakeside Primary School is a richly multicultural, fully inclusive and vibrant primary school, with a Local Authority SRB for Emotional Health and Wellbeing.
The post holder will work alongside the Headteacher and will be responsible for the strategic development and management of finance, personnel, marketing, premises and health and safety to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
Application forms should be completed in full and returned to the school by the closing date. We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.
Completed application forms should be returned via email only to: Rachel Mitchell (Headteacher)
Closing Date: Friday 29th May 2026 at 12 noon
Interviews: Thursday 11th June 2026
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those:
•aged under 25;
•not in employment, education or training;
•from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities;
•ability to communicate fluently in Welsh.
Safeguarding Statement
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for our School and Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those:
• aged under 25;
• not in employment, education or training;
• from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities;
• ability to communicate fluently in Welsh.