School Business Manager

Essex; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and ongoing professional dev.

Free Benenden Medical Healthcare cover

Local Government Pension Scheme

Opportunity to develop within a Multi‑

Job summary

Essex is seeking a School Business Manager to work with the Headteacher and the Trust’s Chief Financial Officer to provide financial leadership, including planning, forecasting, budget setting, and statutory reporting. This role maintains and enhances the school’s administrative and financial procedures, advises senior management on non‑teaching matters, and supports the effective operation of the school.

You will line‑manage staff, contribute to strategic planning within the Senior Management

Qualifications

• Finance experience in a school setting is desirable but not essential; full training will be provided.
• Strong IT skills, resilience, honesty, and integrity.
• Ability to think quickly, meet tight deadlines, and work proactively.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial leadership – planning, forecasting, and budget management.
• Prepare accounts and statutory reports.
• Maintain and develop financial and administrative procedures and systems in collaboration with senior management and governors.
• Advise senior management on all non‑teaching matters to support school operations.
• Line‑manage staff, motivating and inspiring teams while ensuring effective communication and prioritisation.
• Support strategic planning and decision‑making within the Senior Management Team.
• Attend Governing Body meetings and contribute to governance.

Skills

Finance experience

IT skills

Problem solving

Tools

Accounting software

Excel / MS Office

Job description

Position Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Part-time
Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 31/08/2026 Midnight
Date of Interviews: TBC

Overview

The School Business Manager will work closely with the Headteacher and the Trust’s Chief Financial Officer to provide financial leadership, including planning, forecasting, budget setting, and statutory reporting. This role maintains and enhances the school’s administrative and financial procedures, advises senior management on non‑teaching matters, and supports the effective operation of the school.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial leadership – planning, forecasting, and budget management.
• Prepare accounts and statutory reports.
• Maintain and develop financial and administrative procedures and systems in collaboration with senior management and governors.
• Advise senior management on all non‑teaching matters to support school operations.
• Line‑manage staff, motivating and inspiring teams while ensuring effective communication and prioritisation.
• Support strategic planning and decision‑making within the Senior Management Team.
• Attend Governing Body meetings and contribute to governance.

Qualifications

• Previous finance experience within a school setting is desirable but not essential; full training will be provided.
• Strong IT skills, resilience, honesty, and integrity.
• Ability to think quickly, meet tight deadlines, and work proactively.

Benefits

• A supportive, welcoming team and work environment
• Training and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Free Benenden Medical Healthcare cover
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Opportunity to develop within a highly effective Multi‑Academy Trust

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.