School Business Manager

Prospero Teaching; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching in Rochdale is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to oversee financial, HR and operational services in a specialist school serving SEMH learners. You will lead budgeting, staffing, facilities and compliance to ensure a secure, positive environment for students.

This role focuses on strategic financial planning, resource allocation and procurement, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding and robust governance.

Qualifications

• Experience in school business management or a similar senior role.
• Knowledge of SEMH and the needs of students in specialist settings.
• Strong financial, HR and operational management experience.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee school finances, including budgeting, financial reporting, and forecasting.
• Lead HR processes, including recruitment, payroll, and staff wellbeing.
• Manage school facilities and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Provide strategic support to leadership on financial planning and resource allocation.
• Oversee procurement and lead funding applications.

Skills

Experience in SBM

Financial management

HR management

Operational management

Communication skills

Education

Level 4 School Business Manager or equivalent

Job description

Location: Rochdale, Manchester, Start Date: Monday 2nd November or ASAP, Contract: Full-time, Pay rate: £150 - £220 per day (Depending on experience), Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (4:30pm as needed)

About the college: We are looking for an experienced School Business Manager to manage financial, HR, and operational services in a specialist school in Rochdale. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the school, supporting the leadership team with budgeting, staffing, facilities management, and compliance to provide a positive environment for students with SEMH needs.

About the role:

• Oversee school finances, including budgeting, financial reporting, and forecasting.
• Lead HR processes, including recruitment, payroll, and staff wellbeing.
• Manage school facilities and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Provide strategic support to leadership on financial planning and resource allocation.
• Oversee procurement and lead funding applications.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in school business management or a similar senior role.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 4 School Business Manager or equivalent).
• Strong financial, HR, and operational management experience.
• Knowledge of SEMH and the unique needs of students in specialist settings.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• A proactive, solution-oriented approach to school operations.

To be eligible you must:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service OR be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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