SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER

Location

Clifton Primary School, Clitheroe Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 3PY (212 on roll)

Tel: 01253 727664
School website: www.clifton-pri.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Thank you for your interest in the current vacancy for a School Business Manager at Clifton Primary School.

We are seeking to appoint a skilled, experienced and highly motivated professional to take on this key strategic role within our school. The post is for 30 hours per week, starting from 1st September 2025 or later, depending on the successful candidate’s resignation period. This role will be 4 days per week.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant, forward-thinking school community where you will play a crucial role in supporting the smooth and effective running of the school across key areas such as finance, HR, premises, health & safety, procurement and administration.

As this is our first dedicated School Business Manager post, it presents a rare opportunity to shape the role from the ground up—a blank canvas for the right candidate to make a meaningful and lasting impact across the school.

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience in school business management or school business support.

Is financially astute, organised and efficient, with excellent attention to detail

Has understanding of HR, finance systems, health & safety and facilities management or the willingness to learn about these core aspects of the role

Is a confident communicator, able to work closely with the Headteacher, Governors, wider staff team, parents and external agencies

Brings a positive, proactive and solution-focused approach to their work

Is committed to supporting the vision, values and success of our school

In return, we offer:

A supportive and experienced staff team, passionate about making a difference

A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same

A happy, inclusive workplace where children and staff thrive

Opportunities for professional development and training as needed

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

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.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.


For more information, qualifications and experience required please see attached person specification.

Closing Date: 12 Noon 15/07/2025

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact the school for an informal discussion or for a tour with the Headteacher

Proposed Interview Date:

23/07/2023 

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.