School Business Manager

School Business Manager focuses on overseeing the school’s financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring expenditure.

What the role involves

• Overseeing the school’s financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring expenditure.
• Managing human resources, payroll, and staff administration.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, policies, and safeguarding requirements.
• Leading and developing the administrative and facilities teams to maintain high standards across the school.
• Managing contracts, procurement, and supplier relationships.
• Supporting strategic planning and providing accurate management information to the leadership team.

Skills and requirements

• Extensive experience in school management, finance, or administration, preferably as an SBM or similar role.
• Strong financial and operational management skills, including budgeting and reporting.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance, safeguarding, and health and safety requirements.
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to work strategically and operationally.

Confirmed role details

• This is a full-time, permanent role, ideal for a professional with strong leadership abilities, strategic thinking, and extensive experience in school management or similar educati.

Candidate fit

• A positive, inclusive, and dynamic working environment.

Additional role context

• A senior leadership role within a supportive and collaborative school community.
• The ability to make a significant impact on the smooth operation and success of the school.