School Business Manager

Tradewind Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced School Business Manager to join a primary school in Southwark starting January 2026. This full-time role entails managing financial, HR, and administrative functions while collaborating with the Headteacher and Governors. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in a senior business or finance role with strong leadership and organizational skills. This position provides a competitive salary within the NJC Scale and ongoing support from the recruitment agency.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive school community

Ongoing support from the recruitment agency

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a School Business Manager or in a similar senior business/finance role.
• Strong knowledge of school finance, HR, and operational management.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategic financial planning, budgeting, and monitoring.
• Oversight of HR processes including recruitment, payroll, and staff contracts.
• Management of premises, health & safety, and compliance.

Skills

School finance knowledge

HR processes

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Job description

School Business Manager

Primary School Southwark

Start Date: January 2026

5 days per week Full-time

Salary: NJC Local Government Scale 10

44,430 - 51,663 (Full-Time Equivalent)

Tradewind Recruitment is currently working in partnership with a welcoming and forward‑thinking primary school in Southwark to appoint an experienced and highly organised Business Manager to join their leadership team from January.

This is a full‑time role, working 5 days per week, and offers an excellent opportunity to play a key strategic role in the effective management and development of the school's business operations.

The Role

As Business Manager, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of the school's financial, HR, premises, and administrative functions. Working closely with the Headteacher and Governors, you will ensure the school's resources are managed efficiently to support high‑quality teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic financial planning, budgeting, and monitoring
• Oversight of HR processes including recruitment, payroll, and staff contracts
• Management of premises, health & safety, and compliance
• Line management of administrative and support staff
• Supporting the Headteacher and Governors with reporting and strategic decision‑making

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a School Business Manager or in a similar senior business/finance role
• Strong knowledge of school finance, HR, and operational management
• Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills
• Ability to work strategically while managing day‑to‑day operations

Why Apply

• Join a supportive and collaborative primary school community
• Play a pivotal role within the school's leadership team
• Competitive salary on NJC Scale 10 ( 44,430 - 51,663 FTE). Paid as a daily rate.
• Ongoing support from Tradewind Recruitment

If you are an experienced Business Manager looking for your next challenge in a vibrant Southwark primary school, we would like to hear from you.

To apply, please contact Tradewind Recruitment today or submit your application via our website.