SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER - TEMP (POTENTIAL PERM)

Location

, LA4

Summary

Location - Lancaster & Morecambe Area

School Business Manager / Bursar

Location: Morecambe

Job Type: Full-time, Long-term (potential for permanent position from September 2025)

A local primary school in Morecambe is seeking a dedicated School Administrator to join their team as soon as possible. This role involves managing the day-to-day administrative tasks within the school environment and offers a potential pathway to a permanent position for the right candidate.

Day-to-day of the role:

Handle incoming calls and manage the school's email and postal communications.

Oversee duties related to pupil attendance and utilise photocopying equipment.

Use IT systems to draft and send letters, emails, reports, and newsletters.

Although monthly reconciliation is outsourced, familiarity with financial processes could be beneficial.

Additional hours may be required based on operational needs.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Experience in administrative roles; experience in educational settings is desirable but not essential.

Proficiency in using IT systems for various administrative tasks.

Knowledge of SIMS and school invoicing systems is advantageous.

Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and adapt to the dynamic needs of a school environment.

Strong communication and organisational skills.

Benefits:

Competitive hourly rate

Opportunity for the role to become permanent in September 2025.

Engaging work environment in a supportive educational setting.

Reed Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, including a Children’s barred list check and satisfactory referencing.

Reed are committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

For an informal discussion please contact:

Tel: 01524 843347 , https://www.reedglobal.com/lancashire-teaching-agency

Equal Opportunities statement

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

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

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