School Business Manager

Prospero Teaching; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching seeks an experienced School Business Manager to lead financial, HR and operational services in a specialist school in Rochdale. You will manage budgeting, staffing, facilities management and compliance to provide a positive environment for students with SEMH needs.

You will work with the leadership team on financial forecasting, procurement and funding applications, ensuring health and safety compliance and Right to Work requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in school business management or a similar senior role.
• Level 4 SBM qualification or equivalent.
• Strong financial, HR and operational management experience.
• Knowledge of SEMH needs in specialist settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee school finances, including budgeting, financial reporting, and forecasting.
• Lead HR processes, including recruitment, payroll, and staff wellbeing.
• Manage school facilities and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Provide strategic support to leadership on financial planning and resource allocation.
• Oversee procurement and lead funding applications.

Skills

Financial management

HR management

Operational management

Leadership

Education

Level 4 School Business Manager or equivalent

Job description

Location: Rochdale, Manchester
Start Date: Monday 2nd November or ASAP
Contract: Full-time
Pay rate: 150 - 220 per day (Depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (4:30pm as needed)

About the college:
We are looking for an experienced School Business Manager to manage financial, HR, and operational services in a specialist school in Rochdale. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the school, supporting the leadership team with budgeting, staffing, facilities management, and compliance to provide a positive environment for students with SEMH needs.

About the role:

• Oversee school finances, including budgeting, financial reporting, and forecasting.
• Lead HR processes, including recruitment, payroll, and staff wellbeing.
• Manage school facilities and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Provide strategic support to leadership on financial planning and resource allocation.
• Oversee procurement and lead funding applications.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in school business management or a similar senior role.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 4 School Business Manager or equivalent).
• Strong financial, HR, and operational management experience.
• Knowledge of SEMH and the unique needs of students in specialist settings.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• A proactive, solution-oriented approach to school operations.

To be eligible you must:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service OR be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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