School Business Manager

Islington Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Greater London seeks a dedicated School Business Manager to oversee strategic and operational functions in an educational setting. The ideal candidate will manage financial operations, human resources, and compliance, while ensuring support for vulnerable pupils' progress. This role is vital in promoting lifelong learning and self-esteem among students aged 11 to 19. Applicants must be passionate and committed to safeguarding children, aligning with council policies.

Qualifications

• Experience managing strategic and operational school functions.
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable pupils.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategy and operation of the school's business functions.
• Oversee financial management, administration, and human resources.
• Ensure compliance and safety regulations are met.

Job description

About The Role

School Business Manager

Salary Inner London Range PO6 £57,495 - £60,633

Actual Salary £52,265 - £55,118 for

TTO plus 2 weeks 35 hours per week

Required for April 2026 (negotiable)

Are you a School Business Manager looking for a new opportunity, confident to manage both strategic and operational areas?

Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable pupils to make the very best progress possible?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious, hardworking and supportive team who are dedicated to ensuring our cohort are ready for life and work.

We are looking for a School Business Manager to join our Senior Team to manage the strategy and operation of the business functions of our school including financial management, administration, human resources, facility and property management, compliance and health and safety.

SamuelRhodesSchool is a school for students aged between 11 and 19 with moderate to more complex learning needs.

The school is collocated in a modern building with City of London Academy Highbury Grove (a mainstream secondary school). The school also shares a 6th Form building with the academy. Our 6th Form provision is a 3-year programme for young people aged 16-19.

We are proud that we are building the self-esteem and life skills of our students, so they are ready for their future careers. The school curriculum is focused on purposeful lifelong learning that promotes independence and competency in the workplace.

We have 74 staff members and collaborate with a range of professionals (including onsite therapists and Health team members) to ensure that students’ needs are met and barriers to learning are minimised.

Closing date: 12pm Monday 19th January 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Wednesday 21st January

Interviews will be held w/c 26th January 2026

Samuel Rhodes School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people. The successful candidate must demonstrate that they are fully committed to our safeguarding policies and procedures. Pre‑employment checks and references will be sought and the successful candidate will need to undertake an enhanced DBS Check.

In line with KCSIE 2025 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.