School Business Manager

Teaching Vacancies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Southfields seeks a highly skilled School Business Manager. In this role, you will lead finance, operations, HR, and compliance. You will develop an efficient office team and ensure effective processes to support staff in providing excellent education. The ideal candidate has strong ICT skills and a commitment to high standards. This opportunity offers a chance to significantly impact a thriving school environment.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for professional development

Supportive staff team

Nurturing school culture

Qualifications

• A CSBM/DSBM qualification (or equivalent, or working towards one).
• Strategic insight and ability to improve systems.
• Experience in supporting HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance, premises, operations, HR, and compliance.
• Shape a newly forming office team and develop streamlined systems.
• Ensure efficient and effective processes across the school.

Skills

CSBM/DSBM qualification or equivalent

Strategic insight

Experience supporting HR processes

Strong ICT skills (Arbor, Access, MS Office)

Excellent organization skills

Experience managing teams

Great communication skills

Understanding of health and safety in schools

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

The role
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated School Business Manager to join the leadership team at Albemarle Primary School in Southfields. You will lead on finance, premises, operations, HR and compliance, delivering efficient and effective processes across the school. You will play an integral role in shaping a newly forming office team and developing streamlined, future‑focused systems that enable staff to do their best work for our children.

What we are looking for

• A CSBM/DSBM qualification (or equivalent, or working towards one)
• Strategic insight and the ability to lead and improve systems
• Experience supporting HR processes
• Strong ICT skills (Arbor, Access, MS Office)
• Excellent organisation, problem‑solving and prioritisation skills
• Experience of managing and motivating teams
• Great communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Commitment to inclusion, high standards and continuous improvement
• Understanding of health and safety in a school context

What the school offers its staff

Are you an experienced and dynamic school business professional who thrives on leading change, shaping systems and building strong, effective teams? Do you want to play a key strategic role in driving improvement and shaping the future of a thriving, ambitious primary school?

Albemarle is a happy, inclusive and forward‑thinking school with a strong commitment to collaboration, high standards and professional growth. Under the leadership of our newly appointed Headteacher, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact, leading change, shaping practice and ensuring the school runs smoothly and sustainably for years to come.

What we can offer

• Happy, enthusiastic children who love learning and are proud of their school
• A caring, committed and supportive staff team
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
• A leadership team who value your expertise and contribution
• A nurturing and inclusive school culture

If you are a current or aspiring School Business Manager with the drive and vision to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please contact Latesha Anderson at [e-mail].

Further details about the role

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification, can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/.

Completed Application Forms to be returned by email to – [e-mail].

Closing Date

01 December 2025 (at noon)

Interviews

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. We reserve the right to close the position once a suitable applicant is appointed.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert before the closing date upon receipt of successful applications.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.