School Business Manager

Marchant Recruitment Reading, England Mar 31, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Contract Permanent

The School Business Manager position centres on leading financial planning, monitoring and reporting, including budgeting and cost control. It would suit someone who can bring the school has a warm, inclusive ethos, clear routines and a strong focus on pupil wellbeing, safeguarding and high standards to the role.

Who the work supports

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Care and support involved

Leading financial planning, monitoring and reporting, including budgeting and cost control. Supporting strategic decision-making through clear operational and financial insight. Managing aspects of HR administration, recruitment coordination and personnel processes.

What helps in this care setting

The school has a warm, inclusive ethos, clear routines and a strong focus on pupil wellbeing, safeguarding and high standards.

Care skills and requirements

  • Experience in school business management, finance, operations or a similar leadership role.
  • Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Job details

  • Next term (or by agreement).
  • Full-time, permanent (or as agreed).
  • Competitive, dependent on experience.
  • What the School is Looking For.
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