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School Business Manager / Senior Administrator - Primary School (Bradford)
📍 Location: Bradford
📅 Start Date: 5th January 2026 (handover period)
🕓 Hours: 24 hours per week over 4 days
📆 Contract: Full Maternity Cover (starting full role in February)
Are you an experienced and highly organised administrator looking for a rewarding role in education? A welcoming and well-regarded primary school in Bradford is seeking a School Business Manager or Senior Administrator to join their team for a maternity cover contract.
🔍 About the Role:This is a key leadership position within the school, responsible for overseeing the administrative, financial, and operational functions. The successful candidate will begin with a handover period in January, before taking on full responsibilities from February.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing school finances, budgets, and procurement
Overseeing HR processes and staff records
Coordinating health & safety and compliance requirements
Supporting the Headteacher with strategic planning and reporting
Leading the office team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations✅ Requirements:
Experience in school administration or business management, desired but not essential
Strong financial and organisational skills
Excellent communication and leadership abilities
Familiarity with school systems and procedures (SIMS, FMS, etc. desirable)
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a busy school environmentThis is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive primary school setting. If you're ready to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to a dedicated team, we'd love to hear from you!
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