School Business Manager

LBHF Schools; City Of London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary educational institution in Shepherd's Bush is seeking a skilled School Business Manager. The role involves managing finances, HR, and compliance. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team and contribute to the school's outstanding outcomes. A commitment to safeguarding children is essential. The salary ranges from £41,365 to £47,156 annually with full-time hours. Professional development opportunities are available.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive staff team

Engaged governors and parents

Qualifications

• Experience in budget planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Skills in recruitment, payroll, and contract management.
• Knowledge of health & safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage finance operations.
• Oversee HR and compliance responsibilities.
• Ensure safe and compliant premises.
• Manage administration and support staff.

Skills

Budget planning

HR management

Compliance knowledge

Team management

Job description

Overview

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The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School

Gayford Rd, Shepherds Bush, W12 9BY

Headteacher: Mrs Imogen Lavelle

School Business Manager

Closing Date: Thursday, 9th October 2025

Interviews: Tuesday, 14th October 2025

Start Date: Monday, 5th January 2026 (option to start earlier if available)

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a highly skilled and motivated School Business Manager to join our dedicated and committed team. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a strategic role in the school's continued success by leading and managing:

• Finance - budget planning, monitoring, and reporting
• HR and compliance - recruitment, payroll, and contracts
• Premises and health & safety - ensuring a safe, compliant, and well-managed site
• Administration and support staff - line management of a small but dedicated team

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced professional to make a real difference in a values-driven school.

Salary & Conditions

• Salary: PO2 - PO3 (actual range £41,365 - £47,156 pa inclusive of annual leave & bank holidays), subject to experience (Career Grade)
• Hours: 36 hours per week, 39 weeks term time only + 2 additional weeks
• FTE: 0.921

Why Join Us?

• A welcoming Catholic community with Outstanding outcomes
• A supportive and collaborative staff team
• Committed and engaged governors and parents
• Professional development opportunities, including further SBM/leadership training
• Enthusiastic children who love learning

About Us

The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School, judged Outstanding by Ofsted (2024) and Outstanding in our Section 48 Religious Education Inspection (2024), is a small but ambitious school community in the heart of Shepherd's Bush. We are blessed with wonderful children, excellent and supportive parents, and committed governors who share our vision of providing the very best education in a caring Catholic community. We warmly welcome and encourage visits to the school prior to application.

The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and our staff share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for successful appointees in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Educational legislation.

How to apply

For further information and an application pack, please contact [e-mail]

Further information on this vacancy

• SBM Job Description & Person Specification
• Application Form