Business Manager, Papdale Primary School - ORK09676
| Posting date: | 28 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £50,562.00 to £53,482.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 September 2025 |
| Location: | Kirkwall, KW15 1PJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Orkney Islands Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORK09676 |
Summary
Advert
EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING
Papdale Primary School
Business Manager
35 hours per week
Permanent
£50,562 - £53,482 / £27.71 - £29.31 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
At Papdale Primary School, we believe that: “Together, we can inspire, achieve and grow.” We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Business Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team and collaboratively lead the school’s non-teaching operations, helping us deliver an outstanding environment for pupils and staff alike.
This is an exciting opportunity to ensure our teams are supported, our finances are managed effectively, and our school environment is safe, welcoming, and fully resourced for learning and wellbeing.
In this role, you will lead and manage school support staff, including administration teams. Support the Head Teacher in the management of the school’s budget, providing accurate and timely financial information. Oversee school systems, ICT support, and office services ensuring smooth daily operations. Ensure health, safety, and property management are of the highest standard, and contribute to the School Improvement Plan by delivering efficient and effective business services.
We are looking for someone who has proven experience in managing business services in the public or private sector, shares our commitment to our school values of respect, kindness, growth, creativity, and community, and demonstrates strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills. You'll enjoy working collaboratively to create a supportive and thriving school environment.
You must hold a qualification at SCQF level 8/9 i.e. SVQ4, HND, General Degree, Higher Apprenticeship, Technical Apprenticeship in business administration, management, personnel, finance, law or other relevant subject or have a minimum of 5 years previous relevant experience as detailed in the experience section of the person specification.
You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.
This post is subject to Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with children.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Head Teacher, Emma Billington, on 01856 872650 or via email at emma.billington@orkney.gov.uk
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 14 September 2025
Please note that interview expenses will be paid for this post, in accordance with Council policy.
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