School Business Manager
 

Grade I, £33,873 - £36,796 (depending on length of service)

Full Time - 37 hours term time only plus one week
Permanent

REQUIRED AS SOON A POSSIBLE

“Success for all … because every child is a star!”
Are you ready to play a key role in helping every child shine? Join our exceptional team as a School Business Manager, where your work will support a school community rooted in love, ambition, and joy.

About Us
We believe every child is a unique star, and our mission is to help them grow into confident, well-rounded young people who are proud of who they are and where they’re going. We nurture a culture where every child is loved, valued, supported and challenged—and where happiness and safety form the foundation of all learning. In fact, 100% of our pupils say they feel happy and safe at school.

As our School Business Manager, you will:
• Be a strategic partner in school leadership, driving best value, generating income, efficient operations, and sustainability
• Lead on all aspects of finance, HR, facilities and compliance with integrity and accuracy
• Champion a positive staff culture and foster strong relationships across the school and wider community
• Contribute to high-level planning to ensure our resources directly support pupil wellbeing and achievement

Who We’re Looking For - You’ll bring:
• Strong experience in business and operations management, ideally within education
• A commitment to excellence and equity, and belief in the power of a nurturing school environment
• The ability to lead confidently, manage teams compassionately, and communicate with clarity
• A proactive mindset and sense of purpose in all you do

What We Offer
• Pupils who bring joy and curiosity to each day
• A welcoming, inclusive team that works hard and laughs often
• A leadership team with a shared moral purpose and unwavering passion for children’s success
Real professional development opportunities and the chance to shape strategic change.

Visits to our school are highly recommended. We are offering a tour of our school and a chance to meet our Senior Leadership Team on Monday 14th July at 2pm. Please call school 0191 4218080 to arrange this.

Please see the school website for more information about our school. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.

If successful you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS check.

Salary amounts quoted are from 1st September to 31st August, if you commence employment part way through the academic year they will be subject to an equated salary adjustment.

Application Forms on-line only from Gateshead Council at School Business Manager Job

Closing Date: Monday 1st September 2025
Shortlisting: Thursday 4th September 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 11th September 2025