School Business Manager

Teachers UK; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rate

Weekly PAYE

CPD & leadership development

Long-term stability

Supportive environment

Consultant support

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Teachers UK in Gainsborough DN21 seeks an experienced School Business Manager to join the senior leadership team and support the operational and financial management of the school. The role is full-time, focusing on finance, HR, administration and compliance to ensure smooth school operations.

The successful candidate will oversee budgeting, HR processes, and governance, working closely with the Headteacher to drive continuous improvement and long-term stability.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a School Business Manager or in a senior school operations role.
• Strong experience in financial management and budget planning.
• Knowledge of school operations, HR processes and compliance requirements.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work both strategically and operationally.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and governance standards.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial planning, budgeting and reporting.
• Manage HR processes, including staffing and recruitment support.
• Lead on operational processes across the school.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and statutory requirements.
• Work closely with the Headteacher and leadership team.
• Manage and support administrative and support staff.
• Contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the school.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

HR processes

Stakeholder management

Communication

Governance

Safeguarding

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

Job title: School Business Manager

Teachers UK is seeking an experienced and strategic School Business Manager to join a well-established school in Gainsborough DN21, working as part of the senior leadership team to support the operational and financial management of the school.

This is a full-time position, playing a key role in ensuring the effective running of school operations, including finance, HR, administration and compliance.

The school has a strong leadership structure and a clear focus on continuous improvement, making it an excellent opportunity for a School Business Manager looking to contribute to the wider success and development of a school.

School Business Manager benefits

• Competitive hourly/daily rate £130 £160 per day, dependent on experience
• PAYE paid weekly
• Access to CPD and leadership development
• Long-term stability
• Supportive working environment
• Dedicated consultant support
• £150 refer a friend scheme (T&Cs apply)

School Business Manager role requirements

• Previous experience as a School Business Manager or in a senior school operations role
• Strong experience in financial management and budget planning
• Knowledge of school operations, HR processes and compliance requirements
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• Ability to work both strategically and operationally
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and governance standards
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply

The successful School Business Manager will:

• Oversee financial planning, budgeting and reporting
• Manage HR processes, including staffing and recruitment support
• Lead on operational processes across the school
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and statutory requirements
• Work closely with the Headteacher and leadership team
• Manage and support administrative and support staff
• Contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the school