School Business Manager

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a highly motivated professional looking for an exciting new challenge? The ONE (Owl North East) Trust, a vibrant multi‑academy trust, are looking for a School Business Manager to join our friendly team, based at one of our primary schools – West Denton Primary. This is a full‑time position. This is your chance to make a significant impact within one of the schools within our trust.

We are seeking individuals who are ready to bring their energy and expertise to our innovative educational environment.

• Strategic Planning:
  Strong analytical and planning skills.
• Finance:
  Expertise in financial management, budgeting and reporting.
• Human Resources:
  Proficiency in Human Resource management and staff coordination.
• Estate Management:
  Ability to manage facilities, building projects and resolve issues.
• Administration:
  Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Marketing and Liaison:
  Effective communication and networking abilities.
• General:
  Commitment to equality, safeguarding and maintaining a safe environment.

Please see below for a full job description and person specification.

We would like to hear from those candidates who believe they can demonstrate the characteristics and skills we are looking for and hold the relevant experience/qualifications to meet the demands of this post.

You will be based at West Denton Primary School. At the request of ONE Trust, you may be required to conduct your duties elsewhere to facilitate learning or social activities off the school premises. The Trust reserves the right to change your area of work, temporarily or otherwise, as may be required, subject to reasonable notice and prior consultation with you.

Closing date for applications is 30th January 2026 m. Shortlisting will take place in the afternoon, and shortlisted candidates will receive an email with an invitation to interview. Interview day is Tuesday 3rd February 2026.

To ensure the school makes the best possible use of resources through effective strategic planning.

• To ensure compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook in schools.
• To prepare budgets, prepare reports for local governing bodies, as well as track performance to budget during trust monthly business reviews.
• Prepare appraisals for delegated projects and to plan for the future development of the school in line with the school development plan ensuring best value at all times.
• Bid for sponsorship funding by developing contacts and raising the school profile.
• Plan and maintain budgets and oversee spend and hold budget holders to account.

• To manage some support staff where applicable and liaise with Human Resources when queries arise.
• To arrange cover for teaching staff during planned/unplanned absences.
• To develop and maintain an accurate Single Central Record.

• Respond to security alerts along with the Head Teacher and Deputy Head Teacher.
• To manage facilities services such as the meal service, cleaning and caretaking.
• Take an active role in liaising with architects and contractors during any building projects to ensure that the project runs to plan and making sure that contract files are maintained.
• Ensure any snagging problems are followed up to the school’s satisfaction.
• Manage any lettings of the school premises to outside agencies.

• To manage the administrative function, including the admin and ICT facilities, school reception, reprographics, records and telephones.
• Marketing and communication responsibilities.
• To help promote the school to parents, partners and the local community.
• To liaise with local businesses for fundraising, arranging vocational experience and joint projects.

• To promote and implement the School’s Equality Policy in all aspects of employment and service delivery.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people she is responsible for or comes into contact with.
• To assist in maintaining a healthy, safe and secure environment and to act in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures.

• Resilient Attitude:
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