St Benetandrsquo;s RC VA Primary School, Fulwell Road, Sunderland SR6 9QU
Tel: (0191) 5492020
Email: enquiries@stbenetsrc.org.uk
Acting Executive Headteacher: Mrs A Goodwin
Acting Headteacher: Mrs L Rice
School Business Lead (Permanent)
Salary: Grade 5, SCP12 to SCP17 FTE – £28,598 – £31,022. Pro rata TTO + 7 days – £24,526 – £26,605. Start Date: 1st September 2026. Contract: Permanent, full-time, term time only (38 weeks, plus 7 days).
Responsibilities
* Run and organise the School Office.
* Liaise with external agencies and be the first point of contact for visitors to the school.
* Plan and implement new initiatives to improve the running of the school office efficiently.
* Manage office systems and maintain office records.
* Manage time effectively, use initiative, and be professional with a flexible attitude.
* Comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection (GDPR). Report all concerns to an appropriate person.
* Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others.
* Communicate and cooperate with people or agencies outside the school.
* Work with school leaders to build an effective partnership between the school and parents.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Proven office experience and ability to manage office systems.
* Strong time‑management skills and initiative.
* Professional, flexible attitude and ability to work independently.
* Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection (GDPR).
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Legal and Compliance
* The position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service as part of pre‑employment checks.
* All candidates must have a satisfactory Enhanced DBS.
Equal Opportunities
St Benetandrsquo;s RC VA Primary School is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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