School Business Manager

Tradewind Recruitment; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated School Business Manager to join a school in Gainsborough starting February 2026. The role involves exceptional leadership and management of non-teaching aspects, overseeing finances and team management. Essential qualifications include school business experience, financial oversight skills, and flexibility in working hours. The competitive salary is up to £39,000, depending on experience. Join a dynamic team and help ensure the best outcomes for pupils.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in school business management.
• Proven budget management skills and financial oversight.
• Ability to manage teams and HR functions within a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management for all non-teaching aspects.
• Oversee finances and budgets for the school.
• Manage the Premises Team and HR support.

Skills

School based experience

Finance experience

Understanding of Health & Safety

Team management

HR experience

Flexible working hours

Job description

School Business Manager Gainsborough Start February 2026

Are you an experienced business professional with experience in school business management? A fantastic opportunity has arisen in Gainsborough for a dedicated School Business Manager (SBM) to join a dynamic team.

We are seeking an individual who can provide exceptional leadership and management for all non-teaching aspects of the school, managing finances and budgets, management of Premises Team and HR Support. This role is central to the school's continued success and will report directly to the Headteacher and Governors.

Essential Requirements

• School based experience
• Finance experience - budget responsibility and how to do all aspects of budget management
• Understanding of H&S within a school and the role of SBM
• Experience of managing a team
• HR experience
• Someone who is flexible with working hours (i.e. sometimes starting a bit later to work later to support premises team development)

The Offer

• Salary: Up to 39,000 (Full-Time Equivalent), dependent on experience.
• Location: Gainsborough
• Contract: Temporary.
• Start Date: February 2026.

Join us and play a pivotal role in ensuring our resources directly support the best educational outcomes for our pupils.

Apply Now by sending your CV and a covering letter outlining your school budget experience to (url removed) or click apply.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.