School Business Manager

Aspire People; Northampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is seeking a School Business Manager on a temporary basis in Northampton. The role covers financial, operational, and administrative management to support the Headteacher and leadership team.

The post requires a proactive, solution-focused approach with experience in budgeting, payroll, HR, and compliance. Full-time and part-time hours are available across the school year.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification or significant school business management experience.
• Strong financial management, budgeting, and forecasting experience in education.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with facilities management and health and safety.
• Ability to work under pressure with strong time management.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for the school.
• Oversee premises management and facilities deployment.
• Manage payroll, recruitment, and HR matters.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, and data protection.
• Collaborate with Headteacher and Governors on strategic development.
• Oversee income generation, including fundraising and grants.
• Lead operational risk management with robust policies.
• Oversee IT systems, procurement, and communications.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting & forecasting

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

CIMPSA/ACA/ACCA

Job description

School Business Manager

20.00 - 30.00 per hour

Role Overview

As a School Business Manager, you will take responsibility for the financial, operational, and administrative management of the school, ensuring that the school runs smoothly and efficiently. You will support the Headteacher and the leadership team in achieving the school's vision and strategic goals. This role is integral to the smooth functioning of the school and requires a proactive, solution-focused approach.

You MUST BE willing to work on a TEMPORARY basis and between the hours of 8:00a.m. & 4:30p.m. There will be full time and part time positions available throughout the School year which run for a variety amount of time.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the management of the school's financial resources, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Oversee the effective deployment of the school's physical resources, including premises management and facilities.
• Manage school staff payroll, recruitment, and HR-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and procedures, including health and safety, safeguarding, and data protection.
• Work closely with the Headteacher and Governors to support the strategic development of the school.
• Manage school income generation, including fundraising, grants, and external funding opportunities.
• Lead the school's operational risk management, ensuring robust policies and procedures are in place.
• Oversee the school's administrative functions, including IT systems, procurement, and communication.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• A relevant professional qualification (e.g., CIMPSA, ACA, ACCA, or similar) or significant experience in school business management.
• Strong knowledge and experience of financial management, budgeting, and forecasting within a school or educational setting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in facilities management and premises health and safety.
• Ability to work under pressure, with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and strategic thinking.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.