Job title and organisation: School Business Manager - Guiseley Primary School
Salary: PO1 £34,713 - £37,036
Hours: 37 per week (Term Time Only plus 4 weeks)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Guiseley Primary School, Oxford Road, Guiseley, Leeds LS20 9DA
Closing Date: Friday 24 April 2026 at Noon
Guiseley Primary School is a large, consistently good school with an intake of 45 pupils. Currently we have 375 children on roll which includes 36 nursery children. We are a happy thriving school which is inclusive, nurturing and friendly.
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, proactive and highly organised School Business Manager who will play a pivotal role in both the strategic leadership and the day-to-day operational management of our busy, kind and caring primary school.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is committed to working within a school community and is keen to shape the ongoing development of provision for the children and families of Guiseley Primary School. The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher and the Governors to ensure the effective and efficient management of school finances, human resources, 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 primary school including our school nursery and our busy wrap-around provision
- Lead and manage safeguarding procedures within the school 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 law
- Will uphold the values and vision of the school
We can offer you:
- Children and staff who are proud to belong to this happy, friendly and welcoming school
- A school committed to its local community
- High levels of parental and Governor support
- A staff team dedicated to developing and nurturing the whole child
- Kind, caring and committed children with positive attitudes to learning
- A school that considers the well-being of pupils, staff and families
- Opportunities for on-going continuous professional development
To apply for the post of School Business Manager at Guiseley Primary School, please complete the application form outlining how you meet the criteria. The application form can be downloaded from our website or requested from the school office.
Completed forms should be emailed directly to office@guiseleyprimary.org CVs are not accepted.
You are warmly invited to visit our school, and find out more about us, by prior arrangement. To make an appointment please contact the school office via email to office@guiseleyprimary.org or by telephone 01943 873359.
The closing date for completed application forms is Friday 24th April 2026.
The assessment and interview day will take place on Wednesday 6th May 2026.
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.
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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