Primary School Business Manager – Portsmouth

Prospero Teaching’s client primary school in Portsmouth is looking for a highly effective Business Manager to lead and manage a dedicated, friendly team.

The school office is at the heart of daily operations-keeping everything running smoothly, ensuring staff and students are well-supported, and playing a key role in the life of our school. This position offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a real impact, all while working in a welcoming and supportive community.

The School Offer:

• A busy, dynamic role where every day is different.

• A friendly and enthusiastic team that values collaboration.

• On-the-job training and support, ensuring you feel confident in the role.

• The chance to lead key aspects of HR, finance, and administration.

• A school that prioritises staff well-being and development.

About You:

We are looking for a positive, detail-oriented individual with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities. Ideally, you will have:

• Experience in financial accounting and budget management.

• Knowledge of personnel matters and school-based systems (or a willingness to learn-training provided).

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to guide a team effectively.

• Confidence in preparing financial reports for governing body meetings.

• Excellent communication skills, ensuring interactions are warm and professional.

• Outstanding organisational abilities, with a talent for prioritising tasks efficiently.

• Sound judgement and integrity, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

As Business Manager, you will:

• Support the Headteacher in managing and monitoring the school budget.

• Prepare reports for the Headteacher and governors.

• Oversee daily financial systems, ensuring smooth operations.

• Take responsibility for school personnel administration, including handling new starter/leaver paperwork.

• Act as GDPR Officer, ensuring data protection procedures are followed.

• Oversee Health & Safety in partnership with school leadership.

Salary & Hours:

• Salary Scale : £35,000 – £45,000

• Monday – Friday, 08:30am – 16:30pm

To be eligible for this role through Prospero teaching, you must:

• Hold right to work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide references upon request
• Possess up to date Safeguarding Training (or a willingness to undertake this)

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

* Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
* In-house Training and Development Team

Proud to be listed in the Times as one of ‘The Best Companies To Work For’, Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.