Immediate Interim School Operations & Finance Lead

Clear Education; Stockport; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Education is seeking an experienced Interim School Business Manager for a secondary academy undergoing restructure. You will manage day-to-day operations, finance, HR and compliance, while coordinating with the Headteacher, SLT and central trust colleagues.

The role requires rapid assessment of current systems, prioritisation of actions, and autonomous working, with a view to stabilise operations during the interim period and support a smooth handover to a permanent successor.

Qualifications

• Experience managing non-teaching functions in a school context and strong operational leadership.
• Ability to assess current systems, establish priorities quickly and work autonomously.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, HR processes and procurement within a MAT or academy environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day school business and operational functions.
• Support Headteacher and SLT with planning and problem solving.
• Review processes to identify immediate operational or compliance risks.
• Monitor finances, budgeting, procurement and value for money.

Skills

Operational experience

School governance

H&S compliance

GDPR/data protection

Financial control

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Tools

SIMS

Bromcom

Arbor

Job description

Clear Education is seeking an experienced Interim School Business Manager for a secondary academy undergoing restructure. You will manage day-to-day operations, finance, HR and compliance, while coordinating with the Headteacher, SLT and central trust colleagues.

The role requires rapid assessment of current systems, prioritisation of actions, and autonomous working, with a view to stabilise operations during the interim period and support a smooth handover to a permanent successor.