School Business Manager

Ealing Council (London Borough of Ealing); Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team environment

Professional development opportunities

Strategic leadership role

Inclusive school community

Positive pupil outcomes impact

Job summary

Hobbayne Primary School in Hanwell, London Borough of Ealing, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated School Business Manager to join its Senior Leadership Team. This key strategic role leads business functions and ensures efficient use of resources to support teaching, learning and pupil outcomes.

The successful candidate will lead on financial management, HR, ICT, estates and health & safety, line manage staff, ensure compliance with statutory requirements and contribute to school

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in School Business Management or relevant finance/HR qualification.
• Significant experience in financial management or senior leadership in education.
• Strong knowledge of financial systems, monitoring and reporting.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as a professional and financial adviser to the Headteacher and Governors.
• Lead on financial management, HR, ICT, estates and health & safety compliance.
• Contribute strategically as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Line manage administrative, finance and site staff.
• Promote effective systems and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Support the school in achieving its development priorities through strong operational leadership.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

School Business Management qualification

Finance/HR qualification

Job description

Grade 11 point 35 £27,675 pa to Grade 14 point 46 £34,155 pa (dependent on experience). Part‑time 21 hours per week (3 days) Flexible working. 40 weeks, term‑time only (one week during school holidays.)

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated School Business Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a key strategic role, providing professional leadership across the business functions of the school and ensuring the effective use of resources to support teaching, learning and pupil outcomes.

The successful candidate will:

• Act as a professional and financial adviser to the Headteacher and Governors
• Lead on financial management, HR, ICT, estates and health & safety compliance
• Contribute strategically as part of the Senior Leadership Team
• Line manage administrative, finance and site staff
• Promote effective systems and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Support the school in achieving its development priorities through strong operational leadership

About The School

Hobbayne Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive and community-centred school in the heart of Hanwell. We are proud of our strong ethos, where pupils, staff and families work together to ensure that every child is happy, confident and able to achieve their full potential. We are committed to high standards, inclusive practice, and continuous improvement. Our staff team is collaborative, supportive and ambitious, with a shared focus on delivering the very best outcomes for all pupils.

About You

• A recognised qualification in School Business Management or relevant finance/HR qualification
• Significant experience in financial management or senior leadership in education
• Strong knowledge of financial systems, monitoring and reporting
• Excellent organisational, analytical and problem‑solving skills
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and high standards

We Can Offer

• A supportive and collaborative staff team
• A strong culture of professional development
• The opportunity to play a key role in the strategic leadership of the school
• A welcoming and inclusive school community
• The chance to make a real impact on pupils’ outcomes and school improvement

Closing date: Wednesday 11 November 2026

Shortlisting date: Friday 13 November 2026

Interview date: Friday 20 November 2026