Permanent (subject to a 6-month satisfactory probationary period)

To start September 2026

The Governors of Lydiate Primary and Nursery School are seeking to appoint a passionate, positive and energetic School Business Manager.

Following a re-design of our school office structure, an exciting, brand-new opportunity for a School Business Manager has been created. This role is not just about managing finances; it is about shaping the foundation of our school's future. The successful applicant would be a key member of our Senior Leadership Team and play a crucial role in shaping the strategic direction and operational effectiveness of our wonderful school. Ultimately, our new School Business Manager will help steer our school towards greater achievements and sustainable growth, ensuring that every child receives the best possible education. We are currently involved in the Dfe’s School’s Rebuilding Programme and are very excited at the prospect of being in a state of the art building.

Lydiate Primary and Nursery School is an amazing school with a forward thinking teaching philosophy. Our teams of dedicated staff, pupils, volunteers and parents always work well together and go above and beyond. 

This is an exciting opportunity to provide strategic and operational support in managing all aspects of facilities management, finance, health & safety and personnel. You will be jointly responsible for the leadership of the administration, support staff and premises staff team and you will be fundamental in the smooth running of the school office.

In addition, the Governing Body has formally voted to transition Lydiate Primary School to academy status, with the intention of joining Southport Learning Trust. This marks an important next step in securing long-term sustainability, collaboration and opportunity for our pupils, staff and wider community.

A flexible approach to work is essential in this busy and challenging role. We are looking for someone who:

Has a positive outlook and is approachable

Is proactive, resilient and forward thinking 

Has excellent communication skills and can work as part of a team 

Can manage workloads effectively 

Can work efficiently and accurately to deadlines 

Will develop and maintain positive relationships with parents, pupils and staff 

Will contribute to the wider life of the school 

We can offer:

Proactive and supportive Governors and a strong, highly committed Senior Leadership Team

A welcoming, supportive and positive school, pupils, parents and staff teams

A school committed to continuous professional development opportunities 

An inspiring and exciting learning environment to work in 

Established and strong links with our local 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.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Although we would ideally like to appoint a full time School Business Manager, we will consider outstanding candidates who may wish to work on a part-time basis whilst meeting the demands of this challenging and busy role.