Hays Education are delighted to be working in partnership with a welcoming and well-regarded primary school in Burscough to recruit an experienced School Business Manager for a maternity cover position commencing in January 2027.
This will be a term-time only role, with up to £25 per hour depending on experience.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated leadership team and play a key role in the strategic and operational management of the school. The position is expected to run for a minimum of two terms through to Summer 2027.
Your new role
As School Business Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the school's financial, administrative, HR and operational functions, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school while supporting long-term strategic objectives.
- Running day-to-day finance with some reporting to the Headteacher
- Overseeing HR administration, recruitment and personnel processes
- Managing contracts, procurement and supplier relationships
- Monitoring compliance with statutory and school policies
- Supporting health and safety, premises management and risk assessments
- Leading and developing administrative support staff
- Ensuring effective management of school systems and operational procedures
- Have previous experience working as a School Business Manager or within a senior school business support role
- Possess strong financial management
- Have excellent organisational and leadership skills
- Be confident working collaboratively with senior leaders, governors and external stakeholders
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of school compliance, HR and operational procedures
- Ideally, have experience working within a primary school setting
- Have knowledge of school management systems and education funding processes
- A supportive and welcoming primary school environment
- A collaborative and experienced leadership team
- The opportunity to make a significant impact during a key period for the school
- Well-behaved pupils and a positive school culture
- A competitive salary reflective of experience
What you need to do now
If you are an experienced School Business Manager looking for a rewarding maternity cover opportunity in a primary school in Burscough from January 2027, we would love to hear from you.