SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER

Location: Barnacre Road Primary School, Barnacre Road, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2PD (202 on roll)

Contact: Tel: School website: barnacreroadprimary.co.uk

Role Summary

Barnacre Road is a welcoming primary school committed to developing pupils academically, personally and spiritually. We seek a hardworking, innovative and dedicated School Business Manager to join our team from September 2026. The successful candidate will support the school in meeting its primary function of raising standards and improving outcomes for children through strategic vision and leadership in financial management, resource and administration management, GDPR, HR and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for all aspects of financial management.
• Oversee resource and administration management, including budgeting and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, HR policies and safeguarding standards.
• Communicate with stakeholders, including parents, staff and external partners.

Essential Qualifications

• GCSEs A -C (or equivalent) including English & Maths
• Qualification in School Business Management (CSBM), an equivalent qualification or the willingness to complete

Desirable Qualifications

• HR Qualifications, such as CIPD

Essential Experience

• Demonstrable experience in finance and personnel management
• Experience of working in a school environment in an administrative role and experience of financial management
• Ability to plan, monitor and manage delegated budgets with high numeracy and accuracy
• Able to prepare and present financial data, evaluate, clarify and explain findings

Desirable Experience

• Successful management of a small team
• Experience of management of lettings

Employment Details

• Part time, term time only.
• Salary quoted is full time equivalent; successful candidates will be paid pro rata.

Interview

Proposed interview date: 13/07/2026.

Equal Opportunities

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Follows the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK.

Application

Please complete the attached application form and email it electronically to: . For an informal discussion, please contact Jess Molyneux at .

Disability Confidence

The County Council is a Disability Confident employer. Applicants meeting the essential criteria will be interviewed. Check with the school if they have committed to this standard.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.