School Business Manager

Prospero Teaching; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking an experienced School Business Manager in Rochdale, United Kingdom. The role involves managing financial, HR, and operational services within a specialist SEMH school. Responsibilities include overseeing finances, leading HR processes, and ensuring compliance in health and safety. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in school management, with a focus on supporting students with SEMH needs. The position is full-time and permanent, with a salary range of £32,881 - £36,045.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing financial, HR, and operational services.
• Knowledge of SEMH and the unique needs of students in specialist settings.
• Proactive, solution-oriented approach to school operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee school finances including budgeting and reporting.
• Lead HR processes including recruitment and payroll.
• Manage school facilities ensuring health and safety compliance.
• Provide strategic financial planning to leadership.
• Oversee procurement and lead funding applications.

Skills

Experience in school business management or a similar senior role

Strong financial management

Strong HR management

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Level 4 School Business Manager qualification or equivalent

Job description

School Business Manager

Location: Rochdale, Manchester
Start Date: Monday 5th January 2026
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £32,881 - £36,045 Recall Grade 7 SCP 25-29 (dependent on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Closing date: 16th January 2026

About the college

We are looking for an experienced School Business Manager to manage financial, HR, and operational services in a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school. 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.

Whatincerely

• 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 matcher 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.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV.

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 pass 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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