Business Manager

Teachers UK; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate £130–£160

PAYE paid weekly

CPD and leadership development

Long-term stability

Dedicated consultant support

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Teachers UK in Gainsborough is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to join the senior leadership team and oversee the school’s operational and financial management. The role focuses on finance, HR, administration and compliance to support the school's strategic aims.

The successful candidate will combine strategic planning with hands-on execution, lead on governance standards, and work closely with the Headteacher to drive continuous improvement and value for money across all school

Qualifications

• Experience as a School Business Manager or in a senior school operations role.
• Strong experience in financial management and budget planning.
• Knowledge of school operations, HR processes and compliance requirements.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work both strategically and operationally.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and governance standards.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial planning, budgeting and reporting.
• Manage HR processes, including staffing and recruitment support.
• Lead on operational processes across the school.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and statutory requirements.
• Work closely with the Headteacher and leadership team.
• Manage and support administrative and support staff.
• Contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the school.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial management

Budget planning

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Safeguarding & governance

Tools

HR processes

Compliance management

Job description

Job title: School Business Manager

Teachers UK is seeking an experienced and strategic School Business Manager to join a well-established school in Gainsborough DN21, working as part of the senior leadership team to support the operational and financial management of the school.

This is a full-time position, playing a key role in ensuring the effective running of school operations, including finance, HR, administration and compliance.

The school has a strong leadership structure and a clear focus on continuous improvement, making it an excellent opportunity for a School Business Manager looking to contribute to the wider success and development of a school.

School Business Manager benefits

• Competitive hourly/daily rate £130 – £160 per day, dependent on experience
• PAYE paid weekly
• Access to CPD and leadership development
• Long-term stability
• Supportive working environmentDedicated consultant support
• £150 refer a friend scheme (T&Cs apply)

School Business Manager role requirements

• Previous experience as a School Business Manager or in a senior school operations role
• Strong experience in financial management and budget planning
• Knowledge of school operations, HR processes and compliance requirements
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• Ability to work both strategically and operationally
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and governance standards
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply

The successful School Business Manager will:

• Oversee financial planning, budgeting and reporting
• Manage HR processes, including staffing and recruitment support
• Lead on operational processes across the school
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and statutory requirements
• Work closely with the Headteacher and leadership team
• Manage and support administrative and support staff
• Contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the school