School Business Manager

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in London is seeking an exceptional individual to join the senior leadership team. This managerial role requires a strong understanding of school finances and excellent interpersonal skills. The applicant should ideally have prior experience in a school setting and possess an accounting or SBM qualification. The role offers a warm, supportive environment for career development while contributing to the educational success of children.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a school setting is ideal.
• Accounting or SBM qualification is preferable, although training would be provided for an exceptional candidate.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a Leadership team.
• Develop the role and your own career.
• Create a positive learning working environment.
• Contribute to the development of the school.
• Inspire colleagues and manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Skills

Interpersonal management

Organisational skills

Leadership skills

Financial understanding

Communication skills

Education

Accounting or SBM qualification

Job description

Overview

School visits: you are welcome to visit the school and meet the Headteacher on the following dates

Do you have an in-depth knowledge of school finances? Are you organised with excellent interpersonal skills? We are looking for someone special who can bring their strong managerial skills to join our senior leadership team and be part of our warm and nurturing school. You will be a part of a team that makes a difference to the education and life chances of children. Alderbrook is a happy and successful primary school based in Balham, with excellent transport links (close to Clapham South and Balham tube stations, Balham train station and numerous bus links). You will work alongside the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the strategic planning of the school. You will have excellent interpersonal management and leadership skills, providing strategic vision and operational deliverance on all matters relating to: Budget; Finance; HR; Premises; Extended Services, including lettings; Health & Safety and Administration. Prior experience in a school setting would be ideal, and an accounting or SBM qualification is preferable, although training would be provided for an exceptional candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of a Leadership team where your skills, enthusiasm and desire to succeed will be recognised
• The opportunity to develop the role and your own career
• A warm, supportive and positive learning working environment
• Staff who are committed to their own professional development and to improving outcomes for the students at Alderbrook Nursery & Primary School
• An engaged, supporting and effective governing body
• Will contribute to the development of the school through our Leadership Team
• Is proactive, detail-oriented, adaptable, highly‑organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Has the ability to inspire colleagues, peers and teams, whilst working under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Has an excellent understanding of financial procedures
• Has an enthusiasm for working in an educational environment
• Has excellent communication skills

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a school setting is ideal
• Accounting or SBM qualification is preferable, although training will be provided for an exceptional candidate