DBS01065/26 - School Business Manager - Redesdale Primary School
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
10/08/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 11/09/2026 12:00
Salary:
£39,152 - £42,839
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
Redesdale Primary School, Wiltshire Drive, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 8TS
Further Information
School Business Manager
Redesdale Primary School, Wallsend
Salary: NJC Grade 9
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Redesdale Primary School is seeking to appoint a skilled School Business Manager to join our team. This is an opportunity for a candidate with financial, organisational, and leadership expertise who is committed to supporting effective school operations and contributing positively to the overall success and wellbeing of our pupils and staff and wider school community.
About Redesdale Primary School
Redesdale Primary School is a very friendly, welcoming and caring school. We believe that people achieve more when they feel happy, secure and valued. Our philosophy is to educate the whole child; we focus on children’s academic, creative, social and emotional progress, whilst inspiring children’s motivation and enjoyment in their learning. Team spirit is very much part of the ethos at Redesdale. There are high expectations of all staff, children, parents and carers to work cooperatively, make a positive contribution to the life of the school and to give their best. There is an emphasis on mutual respect and support through which we develop our shared professionalism. We are reflective and adaptive in our practice. This is a safe place to make mistakes – making mistakes is a great way to learn! We are happy to try out new ideas, because we want to ensure that every child succeeds. There is a focused commitment to ‘Growing and Learning Together’, which includes, children, staff, governors, volunteers, families and the community. We are proud of what we do.
The Role
Working closely with the Headteacher, the School Business Manager will:
- play a key role in the planning, monitoring and evaluation of the school budget, and the management of expenditure from said budget
- take responsibility for the management of health and safety within the school and the management of facilities including the use of premises and associated income
- be responsible for the design and effective operation of administrative procedures
- be responsible for the arrangements and overseeing of major building works and projects
- promote a positive, inclusive school culture where every member of the school community can thrive
- show a willingness to contribute to other areas of school life and enthusiastically promote the school to the wider community including devising marketing and promotion strategies
- be confident in recognising their own strengths and areas of expertise and using these to advise and support others
The ideal candidate will:
- have a full working knowledge of relevant policies / codes of practice / legislation and possess the ability to interpret advice / statute and to devise policy / practice considering the above
- have experience working in a business environment at a management level
- be able to deal sensitively with people to investigate, resolve problems and make decisions
- be able to be positive and resilient in the face of demanding situations
- be an excellent communicator with the ability to build strong relationships and support staff, pupils and parents
- be confident in leading change, and identifying best practice
- be reflective, resilient, and eager to continue personal professional growth
- have a desire to be part of a supportive staff team and contribute to the development and implementation of the overall ethos / work / aims of our school.
We can offer:
- a supportive and dedicated staff team
- enthusiastic, well-behaved children who are keen to learn
- a collaborative leadership team and opportunities for professional growth
- strong links with parents, governors and the wider community.
Visits and Applications
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact:
office@redesdaleprimary.org.uk and book onto one of the following dates:
Fri 4 September @ 2pm
Tues 8 September @ 10am
Thurs 10 September @ 10am
Application packs can be downloaded from North East Jobs. Applications should be returned to emily.harley@northtyneside.gov.uk no later than 12 noon on Friday 11 September 2026.
Please outline your skills, strengths and any experience within your application. Please note that any CV provided will not be considered as part of the recruitment application itself. All applications must be submitted on the appropriate application form provided.
Closing Date: Friday 11 September 2026 12:00
Shortlisting: Monday 14 September 2026
Interview: Tuesday 22 September 2026
If you have not received an invitation for interview 7 days after the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion and accept our thanks for the interest you have shown in our school.
Redesdale Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.