School Business Manager

London Borough of Brent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Greater London seeks an experienced School Business Manager to lead financial and resource management at Wykeham Primary School. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strategic thinking, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to school improvement. This role offers a chance to contribute to an environment fostering academic excellence and personal growth. Responsibilities include overseeing financial planning, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with the senior leadership team.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in financial and resource management.
• Strong commitment to school improvement.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Human Resources and Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and operational management of the school's resources.
• Ensure compliance and optimal resource management.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to achieve the school's goals.

Skills

Strategic and creative thinking

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Working alongside the Senior Leadership Team, the School Business Manager is responsible for providing strategic direction and operational management of the school's financial, human and physical resources. The role ensures that all business functions are managed efficiently and effectively to support the school's vision, priorities and continuous improvement. The School Business Manager delivers robust financial planning, compliance and resource optimisation, enabling the senior leadership team to focus on achieving the highest standards of teaching and learning.
The governors of Wykeham Primary School are seeking to appoint an experienced and dynamic School Business Manager. This is a key strategic role with responsibility for the effective management of the school's financial, human and physical resources. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dedicated team working towards fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and an inclusive environment that allows every pupil to thrive.,

• is a strategic and creative thinker, with the enthusiasm and passion to drive innovation and improvement.
• demonstrates a strong commitment to school improvement and a clear determination to raise and maintain educational excellence.
• possesses excellent interpersonal skills, building positive relationships with staff, pupils and stakeholders.
• holds high standards and expectations of themselves and others, ensuring professionalism at all times.
• works effectively as part of a team and takes an active role within the school community.
• has extensive experience in financial and resource management.
• exhibits strong leadership and communication skills, inspiring confidence and collaboration.
• has comprehensive knowledge of Human Resources, Health and Safety, and premises management, ensuring compliance and best practice.
• is able to work strategically and collaboratively with the senior leadership team to achieve the school's vision and goals.