School business manager

KINGS ROAD PRIMARY SCHOOL
Kings Road
Firswood
M16 0GR
Tel: 0161 881 3571
Email: kingsroad.admin@trafford.gov.uk
Website: www.kingsroadschool.com

SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER - Start date: 24 August 2026 – this may change to suit applicant
Band 8 (SCP30 - 32) £35,073 - £36,847 subject to qualifications and experience
36.25 per week Monday – Friday – Term Time only, occasional evening work
Permanent

Kings Road Primary School is seeking to recruit an experienced and highly motivated School Business Manager. Candidates will be expected to promote the highest standards of business ethos within the administrative and financial functions of the school and will strategically ensure the most effective use of resources in support of the school’s learning objectives.

The candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing financial, HR/administrative services and providing professional leadership and management of the business and midday team. In addition, they will co-ordinate the management of health and safety practices and premises management within the school and have developed analytical and personal skills required to interpret the varied and complex situations this role may offer.

The successful post holder must have:

• Knowledge of theory and practice of business administration management.
• Extensive experience and expertise in finance, procurement, administration, HR and Health and Safety.
• Have gained or be working towards Level 4 Diploma in School Business Management (DSBM).
• Significant support staff and premises managerial experience.

The post holder will be expected to be sympathetic to the aims and the ethos of the school. All employees are expected to treat children, young people and colleagues with respect and dignity and contribute to the creation of a supportive learning environment.

Kings Road Primary School is an Equal Opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, religion, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, sex and sexual orientation.

Kings Road Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people. We expect all staff to share in this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure provided by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For an application pack including a job description please visit our website at www.kingsroad.admin@trafford.gov.uk or for any further information, please contact Kings Road Primary School office on 0161-881-3571

CV’s will not be accepted.

Closing Date - Thursday 8 July 2026 at 12 Noon
Interview date – Monday 13 July 2026