Primary Business Support Manager
| Posting date: | 04 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 June 2026 |
| Location: | Bolton, Lancashire, BL7 9SA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 8264f7a4-54a9-4691-9565-4f5704f33f8f |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:
Has experience working within a finance, administration, business support or operational. environment, ideally within education.
Has excellent organisational, communication and IT skills.
Can work calmly under pressure whilst managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, initiative and attention to detail.
Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Will uphold and promote the Christian ethos and values of the school and Trust.
Works effectively as part of a team and builds positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents and external agencies.
YOUR MAINDUTIES WOULD BE:
• Supporting the day-to-day management of the school’s business support functions including finance administration, HR processes and operational systems.
• Managing finance administration tasks including orders and goods receipts, petty cash and credit card reconciliations, banking, school meals and other routine month-end processes in line with Trust procedures.
• Acting as a key point of contact for operational and administrative matters within school and liaising with Trust Central Teams.
• Supporting recruitment administration, induction processes, staff absence monitoring and maintaining the Single Central Record.
• Line managing administrative staff and supporting the development of efficient administrative systems and procedures.
• Coordinating health and safety procedures, acting as Fire Officer and supporting emergency evacuation and invacuation processes.
• Supporting school events, educational visits, lettings and wider operational activities.
• Ensuring school systems and processes operate in line with Trust policies, safeguarding requirements and statutory guidance.
• Attending relevant meetings and preparing administrative reports where required.
What the school offers its staff
IN RETURN, WE OFFER:
• A welcoming, supportive and dedicated staff team.
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD), including leadership development opportunities.
• Access to high quality training and mentoring.
• Opportunities for career progression across the Trust.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work/life balance.
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Membership of a supportive and forward-thinking Trust.
• A caring and inclusive working environment rooted in Christian values.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:
Has experience working within a finance, administration, business support or operational. environment, ideally within education.
Has excellent organisational, communication and IT skills.
Can work calmly under pressure whilst managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, initiative and attention to detail.
Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Will uphold and promote the Christian ethos and values of the school and Trust.
Works effectively as part of a team and builds positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents and external agencies.
YOUR MAINDUTIES WOULD BE:
• Supporting the day-to-day management of the school’s business support functions including finance administration, HR processes and operational systems.
• Managing finance administration tasks including orders and goods receipts, petty cash and credit card reconciliations, banking, school meals and other routine month-end processes in line with Trust procedures.
• Acting as a key point of contact for operational and administrative matters within school and liaising with Trust Central Teams.
• Supporting recruitment administration, induction processes, staff absence monitoring and maintaining the Single Central Record.
• Line managing administrative staff and supporting the development of efficient administrative systems and procedures.
• Coordinating health and safety procedures, acting as Fire Officer and supporting emergency evacuation and invacuation processes.
• Supporting school events, educational visits, lettings and wider operational activities.
• Ensuring school systems and processes operate in line with Trust policies, safeguarding requirements and statutory guidance.
• Attending relevant meetings and preparing administrative reports where required.
What the school offers its staff
IN RETURN, WE OFFER:
• A welcoming, supportive and dedicated staff team.
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD), including leadership development opportunities.
• Access to high quality training and mentoring.
• Opportunities for career progression across the Trust.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work/life balance.
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Membership of a supportive and forward-thinking Trust.
• A caring and inclusive working environment rooted in Christian values.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.