Job title and organisation: School Business Manager - Adel St John the Baptist CofE VA Primary School
Salary: £33,034 - £34,693 
Hours: 37
Contract: Permanent 
Location: Adel St John the Baptist CofE VA Primary School
Closing date and Time: Friday 20 March 2026 at 12:00pm

Our School

Thank you for expressing an interest in becoming a member of staff at Adel St John the Baptist C of E Primary School (ASJ).  We are a thriving and inclusive school at the very heart of the community and parish we serve.  We are a one-form entry Voluntary Aided C of E primary school located in the suburb of Adel, Leeds. Being such a small school, there is very much a family feeling that permeates every aspect of our school and is something that we cherish.  

We are a multicultural and diverse school community where every child and adult is valued, listened to and supported. We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, faiths and religions.

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and highly organised School Business Manager to play a pivotal role in the strategic leadership and day-to-day operational management of our busy and thriving Church of England primary school.

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed professional who wishes to contribute fully to the life of our school community and help shape its continued development.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher and Governors to ensure the effective management of finance, HR, premises, health and safety, and administrative systems.

The School Business Manager will:

• Lead and manage the school’s financial strategy and day-to-day financial operations
• Oversee HR processes, staff contracts and personnel matters
• Manage premises, facilities and health & safety compliance
• Provide strategic advice to the Headteacher and Governing Body
• Lead and support office systems to ensure efficient administration
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of our one-form entry Church school
• To lead and manage safeguarding policies and procedures in the office infrastructure

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Has proven experience in financial management (ideally within a school setting)
• Has experience of HR management and sound knowledge of employment practices
• Has experience of premises and facilities management
• Demonstrates confidence in strategic planning and resource management
• Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Is highly organised and able to prioritise effectively
• Communicates clearly, professionally and warmly with pupils, staff, parents and visitors
• Builds positive and respectful working relationships across the school community
• Remains calm, flexible and solution-focused under pressure
• Shows initiative while working effectively as part of a team
• Is hardworking, enthusiastic and committed to excellence

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At Adel St John, we can offer you:

• An excellent programme of continuous professional development to support your role and professional growth
• A welcoming, inclusive and dynamic Church School with strong Christian values at its heart
• A positive, well-resourced working environment where the school office is central to the daily life of the school
• Happy, well-behaved children who enjoy learning and contribute positively to the school’s caring and respectful culture
• A knowledgeable and supportive Governing Body that provides an effective balance of challenge and support
• A friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated staff team who work collaboratively and value the vital role of the school office
• Strong, well-established partnerships with families, the local community and our wider family of schools, supporting effective communication and shared working

Safeguarding

ASJ is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to adhere to all safeguarding and child protection procedures. An enhanced DBS check will be required.  Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining employment; this will depend on the circumstances and background to any offence.

To book one of our tours, please email info@adel-st-john.leeds.sch.uk with the date you would be available to visit.  Tour dates and times are as follows:

• Monday 2nd March at 2pm
• Thursday 5th March at 9.15am

Peter Dalrymple, Head Teacher

To apply, please complete an application form, which can be downloaded alongside this recruitment pack, from the job vacancy page on our school website or by emailing info@adel-st-john.leeds.sch.uk. Further guidance on making an application, as well as information on our school, is provided within this job pack.

Please remember to detail in your application your knowledge, skills and experience, and why you are the ideal candidate. All gaps in employment must be clearly accounted for. Please also be aware that we are not permitted to accept CVs.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people. 

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa  route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

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