School Business Manager

Operam Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Horizon Teachers are seeking an experienced School Business Manager to support Central and West London schools. The role covers finance, HR, operations and compliance, reporting to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.

You will manage budgets, expenditure and forecasting, oversee HR admin and payroll, and ensure vendors and contracts run smoothly. Strong organisation and stakeholder management are essential for success in a busy educational environment.

Qualifications

• Previous School Business Manager, School Finance Manager or School Operations Manager experience
• Strong knowledge of school finance, HR, compliance and operational processes
• Experience managing budgets and producing financial reports
• Strong IT skills and experience using school management and/or finance systems
• Excellent organisation, communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Ability to confidently manage competing priorities within a busy school environment

Responsibilities

• Manage school budgets, expenditure, forecasting and financial reporting
• Oversee HR administration, recruitment, payroll and staff records
• Manage procurement, contracts, suppliers and purchasing processes
• Support premises, Health & Safety, risk management and statutory compliance
• Maintain effective school business and operational processes
• Work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team on financial and operational matters
• Support and line manage administrative and support staff where required

Skills

Budget management

HR administration

Procurement

Stakeholder management

IT skills

Organisation

Communication

Prioritisation

Tools

School management systems

Finance systems

Job description

School Business Manager

Location: Central / West London

Pay: £25.00 - £27.00 per hour, depending on experience

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Temporary / Long-Term Opportunities

Horizon Teachers are looking to connect with experienced School Business Managers for current and upcoming opportunities across Central and West London.

We are seeking confident and highly organised professionals with strong school-based experience across finance, HR, operations and compliance. You will play an important role in the effective day-to-day running of the school, working closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage school budgets, expenditure, forecasting and financial reporting
• Oversee HR administration, recruitment, payroll and staff records
• Manage procurement, contracts, suppliers and purchasing processes
• Support premises, Health & Safety, risk management and statutory compliance
• Maintain effective school business and operational processes
• Work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team on financial and operational matters
• Support and line manage administrative and support staff where required

Requirements

• Previous School Business Manager, School Finance Manager or School Operations Manager experience
• Strong knowledge of school finance, HR, compliance and operational processes
• Experience managing budgets and producing financial reports
• Strong IT skills and experience using school management and/or finance systems
• Excellent organisation, communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Ability to confidently manage competing priorities within a busy school environment

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We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent