Lostock Hall Community Primary School, Linden Drive, Lostock Hall, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 5AS (418 on roll)
Tel: 01772 338289
School website: www.lostockhallcps.co.uk
Due to the relocation of the current post holder, we are looking for an experienced and professional School Business Manager who goes the extra mile for our children and school. This is a very rewarding role which would suit an established SBM or an experienced school administrator who can demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to be successful in this position. You will need to be a skilled professional who has the understanding and ability to lead and manage the financial and administrative functions of the school. You should possess sound financial management skills with the ability to manage and monitor the school budget, effectively communicating the schools financial position to the Governors. You will be innovative in finding and securing additional funding streams as well as marketing our School & Pre-School so that we continue to flourish. Excellent time management skills with the ability to work with accuracy with frequent interruptions and under pressure are a pre-requisite for this role. Working hours 37 per week over 5 days - 8.00am - 3.54pm with 30 minutes for lunch, working term time plus 2 weeks.
You will:
Have management experience, skills and competencies to enable you to work innovatively and contribute to the development of Lostock Hall Community Primary School in the future.
Have the ability to contribute to the strategic development of the school to ensure we deliver best value for our pupils both now and in the future.
Be able to produce, understand and effectively communicate reports considering the implications and next steps for the school.
Be an organised, friendly and outward looking person who can take responsibility for operational aspects of the future development, and areas of day-to-day management of Lostock Hall Community Primary School.
Be warm and friendly as you will be the first point of contact for all stakeholders, visitors and contractors and must be able to uphold the schools ethos, values and aims.
We can offer:
Extraordinary children who are a pleasure to interact with
A system of supervision to support your well-being as a member of our friendly team who will support you
A strong and supportive Governing Body
A lot of laughter and camaraderie
If you are a hardworking professional who endeavours to ensure that we can provide the very best for our children, then we want to hear from you!
We strongly advise visiting the school and encourage visits which can be booked via the School Office (01772 338289).
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.
The closing date is 02/11/2026 at 12 noon
4 GCSEs or equivalent grade A C including English and Mathematics
Professional qualification in finance, accounting or business administration eg Certificate in school Business Management
Diploma in School Business Management
At least 2 years experience of working in a school in a finance/administration role.
At least 2 years experience of working in a primary school in a senior finance/administration role
Please contact Laura Webb, Headteacher 01772 338289 or email [email protected]
12/11/2026
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
