Job Introduction
Are you an experienced or aspiring School Business Manager, motivated & ready for your next challenge?
Do you have the skills and passion to lead the business, finance, and operational management of a thriving infant school?
We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic School Business Manager to join the senior leadership team of our inclusive and community-focused school from April 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on the strategic development and continued success of our school. The role is full time, term time only plus 2 weeks (41 weeks per annum)
About the School
* A welcoming and well-established infant school with a strong family & community ethos.
* Rated 'Good' by Ofsted, with high expectations and ambitions for all pupils.
* A supportive leadership team committed to excellence and innovation in education.
Role Overview
As School Business Manager, you will work closely with the Headteacher and governors, leading and managing key areas of the school's operations, including:
* Financial planning, monitoring, and budget management.
* HR and personnel administration.
* Premises and facilities management.
* Health & Safety compliance.
* Procurement and contract negotiation.
*Strategic planning and support for school improvement.
You will play a vital role in shaping the long-term vision of the school, ensuring resources are used effectively to benefit all pupils.
Candidate Requirements for School Business Manager:
We are looking for a professional who:
* Has proven experience in financial and operational management, ideally within an educational setting.
* Holds a recognised school business management qualification (e.g. DSBM, CSBM) or equivalent.
* Is friendly, highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
* Demonstrates excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
* Understands school finance, HR, and compliance processes.
* Is proactive, strategic, and solutions-focused.
The role:
- Provide strategic leadership and management of the school's finances, budgets and procurement
- Oversee HR processes including recruitment, payroll, contracts and staff compliance
- Manage health & safety, premises and site maintenance in line with statutory requirements
- Lead on GDPR, data protection and safeguarding compliance from an operational standpoint
- Support the Headteacher and Governors in financial planning, forecasting and value-for-money analysis
- Line-manage the admin and site teams, promoting a culture of high performance and professionalism
- Prepare and present reports to the governing body and senior leadership team
- Liaise with local authority, external partners and suppliers to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
- Contribute to the strategic growth and sustainability of the school
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Proven experience as a School Business Manager or equivalent leadership role within education
- Strong financial management skills and understanding of school funding and budget control
- Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Confident using finance and MIS systems (e.g. IBC, Arbor or similar)
- Ability to interpret data, manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure
- Knowledge of HR, premises management, and health & safety legislation
- A solutions-focused, flexible and proactive approach
- Relevant professional qualification (e.g. CSBM / DSBM / Accountancy / Business Management)
- Passion for supporting education and making a tangible difference behind the scenes
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
