Are you a strategically minded educational finance leader looking to take full operational control of business, finance, HR, and facilities across a high-performing primary school? This is a premier senior leadership opportunity in the North East.

• Outstanding, 3-form entry primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne

• School Business Manager leading finance, HR, estates strategy, and statutory compliance

• Full-time, year-round permanent leadership position | September start

Our client is seeking an articulate and commercially astute School Business Manager (SBM) to lead the non-teaching operational strategy from September. Working in close partnership with the Headteacher and Governing Body, you will sit on the Senior Leadership Team and take direct responsibility for the school's long-term financial sustainability, statutory compliance, and administrative efficiency.

Key responsibilities include constructing and managing multi-million-pound operational budgets, delivering comprehensive financial forecasting to governors, overseeing procurement and external contractor tenders, and managing capital build projects. You will also line-manage administrative, premises, and catering staff, direct health & safety compliance, and oversee HR operations—including payroll verification, pension management, and Single Central Record (SCR) auditing.

School Information & Qualifications

• School Ethos: A high-performing, well-resourced primary school offering an exceptional working environment, generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) contributions, and fully funded pathways for advanced professional qualifications (such as DSBM/CSBM or CIPD).

• Requirements: Level 4/7 Diploma in School Business Management (DSBM/CSBM) or a relevant degree in Finance/Business; proven track record of successful financial leadership and operational management within a UK school or academy setting.

Application To be considered for this School Business Manager post in Newcastle starting in September, please forward your CV today.