Business Manager

Elementa Support Services Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £36k–£40,712

37 hours/week over 42 weeks

DSBM funded

3 hours study time per week

Professional development

Senior Leadership Team role

Impact on school finances

Job summary

Elementa Support Services is recruiting on behalf of a specialist SEND school in Somerset for an experienced and highly organised Finance & School Business Manager. The role is based at Taunton, with a 37-hour week and a 42-week academic calendar.

The post offers a senior leadership position, working closely with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and Governors to drive financial and operational strategy, with a focus on school development and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school's finance function
• Oversee business support operations
• Collaborate with Headteacher, SLT and Governors on strategic development

Job description

School Business Manager

Location - Taunton, Somerset

Contract - Temp to Perm

Pay - £184.61 - £208.78 (per day during trial)

Start Date - December 2026

Hour - 37Hours Per Week

About the Opportunity

Elementa Support Services is recruiting on behalf of a specialist SEND school in Somerset for an experienced and highly organised Finance & School Business Manager.

This is a key senior leadership position within the school, offering the opportunity to work closely with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and Governors. The successful candidate will lead the school's finance function, oversee business support operations and play an important role in the strategic development of the school.

We welcome applications from experienced School Business Managers, as well as finance and accounting professionals looking to develop their career within school business management. Previous experience in a school setting is beneficial but not essential, as many of the skills required are transferable from finance, accountancy, charity and wider business environments.

What We Offer

• Salary of £36,000 - £40,712, depending on qualifications and experience.
• 37 hours per week, worked over 42 weeks of the year, offering significant time away from normal office-based duties during school closure periods.
• A key role as a member of the School's Senior Leadership Team.
• Funded Level 4 Diploma in School Business Management (DSBM), where appropriate.
• Three hours of protected paid study time each week during the 12-month DSBM programme.
• Professional development tailored to the successful candidate's existing skills and experience.
• A varied and responsible management role within a small specialist school.
• The opportunity to make a significant contribution to the School's financial, operational and strategic development.

Due to the senior nature of the role, some flexibility is required during school closure periods to ensure continuity of essential finance and business functions. Further details of the working arrangements are provided in the Job Description.

Contract & recruitment information

Elementa is the recruiting partner therefore applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process for Elementa. This includes full vetting & background checks and application for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable @£64.20)unless you have a current EnhancedDBS subscribed to theupdate service.

ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT:

• Weekly pay - no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates, Elementa pays one week in lieu.
• PAYE contract - unless a candidate specifically requests it, all candidates are paid via PAYE giving them the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer:employee relationship.
• Training & Support - a broad range of free or heavily discounted training available including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive. Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager.
• Fair pay policy - our candidates are paid to scale, where a variation on this may be required written agreement will be provided ahead of the position.
• Additional services to support our staff - we have a network of partners who offer support services to our candidates ... tax returns, accountancy, legal and more.