School Business Manager

Teaching Vacancies; Poole; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-performing school in Poole seeks a School Business Manager to oversee finances, manage resources, and develop support staff. The position is permanent, full-time, and requires a commitment to the school's ethos. Ideal candidates will have experience in a secondary school context or good transferable skills. A happy working environment and opportunities for continuous professional development are offered.

Benefits

Happy working environment

Tailored CPD

Motivated staff community

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic and operational oversight of school finances.
• Commitment to the school ethos and vision.
• Ability to manage and develop support staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee school finances and best value procurement.
• Manage development of school premises and ICT systems.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.

Skills

Experienced in school finance management

Proactive approach

Familiarity with secondary school context

Strong communication skills

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Edwards School is a high‑performing school with an amazing staff team. Our school is heavily oversubscribed and enjoys an excellent reputation for combining high expectations of all, with warm relational approaches to learning.

We are looking for a School Business Manager to help us to maximise the potential of our school campus and resources.

Applicants will need to be experienced, enthusiastic, proactive and familiar with the secondary school context. You will have a sincere commitment to our ethos and vision as a school, and our drive for continuous improvement.

What the school offers its staff

In return we offer a happy working environment, fantastic students, great facilities, tailored CPD and a highly motivated staff community.

Further details about the role

Experience and familiarity with the secondary school context is preferred but candidates with good transferable skills and the willingness to learn about this sector will also be considered.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the main responsibilities include strategic and operational oversight of:

• School finances, best value procurement, marketing and income generation
• Development and management of school premises, resources and ICT systems
• Health and Safety
• The management and development of our team of amazing support staff

The post is permanent, full time. The hours are 37 per week usually between 8.30am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday, though as a senior postholder, the successful candidate may be required to work outside of these hours occasionally.

Please visit our website at https://st-edwards.poole.sch.uk/ for further information about our unique school.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & young people. All appointments made are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Online searches may be carried out as part of due diligence checks.