Overview
Westmorland Primary School, Westmorland Drive, Brinnington, Stockport, SK5 8HH
Job Title: School Business Manager
Hours: 15-18 per week (Negotiable)
Salary: £11,940.22 - £16,291.59 (SO1 pro rata)
Contract: Term Time, Part Time, Permanent
Start Date: January 2026
The Governing Board of Westmorland Primary School is seeking to appoint a talented, reliable and efficient person to take on this key leadership role in our successful school. The School Business Manager reports to the Headteacher for all day to day financial matters and is accountable to the Governing Board for the effective conduct of financial, business and estate management.
The successful candidate will be experienced in the management of school finances, ICT packages, health & safety, premises management and HR systems and processes. The candidate should have experience working in a busy office, preferably in an educational establishment, and be able to work independently and as part of a team, using finance systems and the ability to self-direct workloads.
Responsibilities
* Have strong finance and management experience
* Be able to promote a high standard of business ethos in the administrative function of the school
* Show strong working relationships and excellent communication skills
Qualifications and attributes
The successful candidate should demonstrate the following:
* Experience in school finances and management
* Experience with ICT packages, health and safety, premises management and HR systems
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with the use of finance systems and the ability to manage workloads
How to apply — Applicants are welcome to visit the school. Please send completed applications to the headteacher via email to arrange a visit. Email address is provided by the school on request.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Stockport Council Valuing Diversity
Closing and interview dates
Closing Date: Friday 14th November 2025
Interview Date: Week commencing 17th November 2025
Application Form and Job Description & Person Specification are available from the school on request.
#J-18808-Ljbffr