School Business Manager

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage employer (Birmingham City 

Living Wage employer (Birmingham City

Job summary

Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School is seeking a School Business Manager to lead the financial, operational and support services. The role covers budgeting, forecasting, HR, health and safety, premises, ICT, administration and compliance, working alongside the Headteacher and Governing Body.

It is a full-time, term-time post with banked hours, starting December 2026 or January 2027. Fluent English is essential; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial management, budget planning and forecasting.
• Experience of operational, premises and health and safety management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school's financial, operational and support services.
• Ensure resources are used effectively to deliver the best outcomes for pupils.
• Provide leadership across finance, HR, health and safety, premises, ICT, administration and compliance.
• Work closely with the Headteacher and Governing Body.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

HR management

Strategic thinking

Health and safety

Job description

This School Business Manager post at Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School leads the school's finance, operational and support services. The work spans budgeting and forecasting, HR, health and safety, premises, ICT, administration and compliance, carried out alongside the Headteacher and Governing Body. It is a full-time, term-time role with banked hours, with a December 2026 or January 2027 start. Visa sponsorship is not available, and fluent English is essential.

What the job involves

• Lead and manage the school's financial, operational and support services
• Ensure resources are used effectively to deliver the best outcomes for pupils
• Provide leadership across finance, HR, health and safety, premises, ICT, administration and compliance
• Work closely with the Headteacher and Governing Body

What’s required

Experience

• Significant experience in financial management, budget planning and forecasting
• Experience of operational, premises and health and safety management

Skills & knowledge

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Understanding of HR processes, compliance and organisational development
• Strategic thinking combined with practical problem-solving

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Childcare Disqualification check
• Qualifications checked before appointment
• Medical fitness
• Identity and right to work checks
• Fluent English, essential under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016

Other

• Commitment to the school's vision, values and ethos
• Two suitable references
• Online search as part of shortlisting checks

What’s offered

• Membership of a dedicated and supportive leadership team
• Work in a school committed to continuous improvement and inclusion
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• The chance to make a significant impact on the education and wellbeing of pupils and staff
• Living Wage employer (Birmingham City Council)