SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER

The Education Network; Coventry; Presencial; GBP 45.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Education Network is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to establish systems, processes and policies ahead of a new school opening in Coventry. You will oversee finance, operations and HR to support high-quality education and long-term success.

The role requires strategic planning, robust budget management and strong oversight of premises and procurement. You will work closely with the Headteacher and senior leaders to ensure sound financial management and effective governance,

Formación

• Experience leading finance, operations, administration, or business functions within a school or similar setting.
• Strong strategic planning and change management capabilities.
• Excellent communication with staff, governors, external partners, and stakeholders.
• Enhanced DBS certificate holder or willingness to obtain one.
• Operational management experience across budget, compliance, HR, premises, procurement or related services.
• Ability to align business functions with whole-school priorities and support high-quality education.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the school’s business function, taking responsibility for strategic planning and financial management.
• Oversee operations, administration, compliance and resource planning.
• Work closely with the Headteacher and senior leaders to ensure systems, staffing and premises support long-term school success.
• Set up and implement policies, processes and governance prior to school opening.
• Manage relationships with staff, governors and external partners.

Descripción del empleo

School Business Manager - Being a School Business Manager is more than just finance, strategy, H&S, site management and HR it is about ensuring that the school team feel supported and you are part of the bigger picture. In this school that really matters as do you.

This new school offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced School Business Manager to take on a key permanent role ideally from September 2026 to set up systems, processes and policies prior to the school opening. You will join a setting with clear ambition, strong leadership, and the scope to make a visible impact through effective planning, sound financial management, and strong operational oversight. This is a role for someone who wants to play a central part in the wider success and growth of the school.

You will be:

• Business Leadership – Proven experience leading finance, operations, administration, or business functions within a school or similar setting.
• Strategic Planning – The ability to lead long-term planning, manage change, and align business functions with whole-school priorities.
• Communication – Clear and confident verbal and written communication with staff, governors, external partners, and wider stakeholders.
• Enhanced DBS – Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Operational Management – Strong experience across areas such as budget management, compliance, HR, premises, procurement, or support services.
• Lead the school’s business function, taking responsibility for strategic planning, financial management, operations, administration, compliance, and resource planning. You will work closely with the Headteacher and senior leaders to make sure the school’s systems, staffing, premises, and business processes support high-quality education and long-term success.

Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.

Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks.

The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer.

The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.