Primary School Business Manager / Bursar

Are you a strategic and highly organised School Business Manager ready to play a pivotal role in a thriving primary school?

Do you combine financial expertise with strong operational leadership?

Can you ensure compliance, efficiency, and sustainability while supporting a positive school culture?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a welcoming and community-focused primary school in Manchester, where your leadership will directly support staff, pupils, and the wider school community.

What’s on Offer:

• Full-time, permanent position
• Based in Manchester with excellent transport connections
• Competitive salary: £33,366 – £37,938 per annum (dependent on experience)
• A supportive and collaborative senior leadership team
• A key leadership role with genuine influence across the school
• Opportunity to shape and develop finance, HR, and operational systems
• Flexible start date available

About the School

• KPi Education is proud to be partnering with a warm and inclusive Manchester primary school dedicated to providing the very best educational experience for its pupils. With a strong sense of community and a forward-thinking leadership team, the school places high value on professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• This is a role where your expertise will truly matter — ensuring robust systems are in place so that teachers can focus on teaching and pupils can focus on learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the school’s budget, financial planning, and reporting processes
• Provide strategic financial advice to the Headteacher and governing body
• Oversee HR functions including recruitment, payroll, contracts, and personnel management
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, policies, and health & safety requirements
• Manage facilities, premises, contracts, and external service providers
• Drive operational efficiency and implement systems that support school improvement
• Line manage administrative and support staff where appropriate

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have proven experience as a School Business Manager or within a senior finance/operations role
• Demonstrate strong financial management and budgeting expertise
• Be confident working strategically with senior leaders and governors
• Have knowledge of HR, payroll, compliance, and facilities management
• Be highly organised, detail-oriented, and solution-focused
• Communicate effectively and build positive relationships across the school community
• Be committed to supporting a values-led and child-centred environment

If you are a proactive and dedicated professional who takes pride in ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

KPi Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and compliance in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Apply today and take the lead in shaping a well-run, successful primary school.

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