School Business Manager – Level 3 Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week / 52 weeks per year
Monday – Thursday 8 - 4pm
Friday - 8 – 3:30pm with a daily 30 minutes unpaid lunch
Pay scale: LG band 10 points 31 – 34, £47,181 - £50,269 (pay award pending) plus contribution to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Responsible to: Headteacher
Key relationships: Senior Leadership Team, Admin staff, Premises Officers and Trust finance team.
Are you a highly organised, strategic and solution-focused leader who is passionate about making a difference in primary education?
Taylor Road Primary School is seeking to appoint an exceptional School Business Manager to join our dedicated leadership team and play a pivotal role in the continued development of our vibrant and inclusive school community. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and forward-thinking professional to lead and manage the strategic and operational functions of the school, ensuring that our children and staff have the very best environment in which to thrive.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher, senior leaders and the Trust to provide strategic leadership across:
• Strategic planning and school improvement
• Human resources and safer recruitment
• Estates, facilities and premises management
• Health & safety, compliance and risk management
• Administration and operational systems
• Finance and budget management
• GDPR and Data Protection Officer responsibilities
You will be instrumental in ensuring that operational systems support high-quality teaching, learning and safeguarding across the school.
We Are Looking for Someone Who:
• Is highly organised, proactive and solution-focused
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Understands HR processes, compliance and operational management
• Has financial and operational management experience
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and compliance
• Can work strategically whilst managing day-to-day operational priorities
• Is committed to inclusion, teamwork and continuous improvement
• Has the ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced environment
• Has successful leadership or management experience, ideally in education or a similar complex environment
• Can lead teams positively and inspire high standards
• Understands GDPR and data protection responsibilities (or is willing to develop expertise)
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and high expectations for all pupils
• A flexible and responsive approach to change within a high-pressure environment
The Successful Candidate
While we have a preference for candidates with experience in a primary school environment/ existing SBMs.
We Can Offer:
• A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community
• Enthusiastic and friendly children who want to learn
• A committed and hardworking staff team
• Supportive governors, trust and leadership team
• Opportunities for professional development and progression
• The opportunity to make a real difference to children and families
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, please contact the school office to meet with Mrs Grant-Thomas (Headteacher). We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive a high volume of strong applications. Previous applicants need not apply.
Closing date for applications: 20th July 2026
Interviews will be: Week beginning 20th July 2026
Additional Information
Taylor Road Primary School is part of the Aspire Learning Partnership, a small trust within Leicester City. Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline should a high volume of suitable applications be received.
