School Business Manager

JDS Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression

Meaningful contribution to education

Job summary

JDS Recruitment is seeking a proactive School Business Manager for a primary school in Hackney, East London. You will provide strategic and day-to-day leadership across financial, administrative, premises and business operations to support high-quality teaching and pupil outcomes.

The role requires experience in financial, operational or business management within education, strong budgeting and analytical skills, and the ability to lead administrative teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial, operational or business management within an educational setting.
• Strong financial planning, budgeting and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to lead administrative and operational teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Lead budgeting, monitoring, reporting and controls for resources.
• Strategic Leadership: Support development and long-term sustainability with governors.
• Human Resources: Oversee HR administration, staff contracts and payroll liaison.
• Premises and Facilities: Manage site, health and safety, security and compliance.
• Procurement and Contracts: Oversee purchasing and tendering processes.
• Administration and Operations: Ensure efficient systems supporting school operations.
• Governance and Compliance: Assist with financial reporting, audits and risk mgmt.
• Health and Safety: Promote a safe environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Skills

Financial management

Strategic leadership

HR knowledge

MS Office

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

School business management qualification

Job description

SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER

Primary School in Hackney, East London

An exciting opportunity to make a difference in our school community!

Are you an organised, proactive and experienced professional with excellent leadership, financial and operational management skills? Are you passionate about supporting children's education and helping a school community thrive?

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and highly motivated School Business Manager to join our friendly and dedicated primary school in Hackney.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who can provide strategic and operational leadership across the school's business functions, ensuring that resources, systems and services effectively support high-quality teaching, learning and pupil outcomes.

About the Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the school, working closely with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body.

You will be responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient management of the school's financial, administrative, premises and business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Lead the school's financial planning, budgeting, monitoring, reporting and financial controls, ensuring effective use of resources and value for money.


• Strategic Leadership: Work alongside the Headteacher and governors to support the strategic development and long-term sustainability of the school.


• Human Resources: Oversee HR administration, recruitment processes, staff contracts, payroll liaison, absence management and staff wellbeing procedures.


• Premises and Facilities: Manage the school site, maintenance, health and safety, security, cleaning and compliance with statutory requirements.


• Procurement and Contracts: Oversee purchasing, supplier relationships, service contracts and tendering processes.


• Administration and Operations: Ensure effective administrative systems and procedures are in place to support the smooth running of the school.


• Governance and Compliance: Support governors with financial reporting, policies, audits, risk management and statutory compliance.


• Health and Safety: Promote a safe and secure environment for pupils, staff, parents and visitors.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in financial, operational or business management, ideally within a school or educational setting.


• Has strong financial management, budgeting and analytical skills.


• Has excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.


• Can lead, motivate and support administrative and operational teams.


• Has a good understanding of HR, health and safety, safeguarding and school compliance requirements.


• Is confident using financial management systems and Microsoft Office.


• Can work independently, demonstrate initiative and manage competing priorities.


• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

A relevant business management, finance or school business management qualification would be desirable.

What We Offer

• A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community.


• A committed and dedicated leadership team.


• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.


• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to children's education and school improvement.


• A varied and rewarding leadership role where your skills and expertise will make a real difference.

Job Details

• Position: School Business Manager


• Location: Hackney, East London


• Working Pattern: Full time


• Hours: 8am - 4pm OR 8.30am - 4.30pm


• Start Date: ASAP Start

JDS Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with JDS Recruitment will be required to hold an Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the DBS Update Service or complete the necessary safeguarding checks