School Business Manager

Teaching Vacancies; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Work-Life Balance

Professional Development

Health & Wellbeing

Community Environment

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a Business Manager to lead a major DFE rebuild project in a school setting in the United Kingdom. The role combines financial management, operations, HR support, and governance reporting to drive strategic improvement.

Key responsibilities include budget oversight, procurement, estate management, safeguarding compliance, and staff leadership. Candidates with relevant qualifications (DSBM/CSBM) will be preferred, with emphasis on strong communication and

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with staff, parents and external partners.
• Excellent organisational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Proven experience in financial management, business administration, or a similar leadership role (school experience preferred).
• Relevant professional qualifications such as DSBM or CSBM are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the project as part of the DFE rebuild programme.
• Finance: Manage the school budget, oversee day-to-day accounts, handle procurement, and support financial planning.
• Operations & Facilities: Oversee estate management, health and safety compliance, and school infrastructure.
• Human Resources: Assist with recruitment, payroll administration, and staff management processes.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to legal frameworks, safeguarding protocols, and data protection regulations.
• Administration & Governance: Lead administrative support teams and prepare reports for leadership and governors.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Leadership

Education

DSBM/CSBM credentials

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

The school is part of the DFE rebuild programme so the new Business Manager will be expected to lead and manage the project and as well as:

• Finance: Manage the school budget, oversee day‑to‑day accounts, handle procurement, and support financial planning.
• Operations & Facilities: Oversee estate management, health and safety compliance, and school infrastructure.
• Human Resources: Assist with recruitment, payroll administration, and staff management processes.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to legal frameworks, safeguarding protocols, and data protection regulations.
• Administration & Governance: Lead administrative support teams and prepare reports for leadership and governors
• Proven experience in financial management, business administration, or a similar leadership role (school experience preferred).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with staff, parents, and external partners.
• Excellent organisational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., DSBM, CSBM, or equivalent business/finance credentials) are a plus.

What the school offers its staff

• Competitive Salary: Dependent on experience
• Work-Life Balance: Generous annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays / school closure periods) and flexible working options
• Professional Development: Ongoing opportunities for career progression, CPD, and leadership training (including support for professional qualifications like DSBM or CSBM)
• Health & Wellbeing: Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and staff wellbeing initiatives
• Community Environment: A supportive, collaborative working culture within a dedicated staff team and engaged governing board

Further details about the role

Our school is part of the DFE school re‑build programme, so we are looking for somebody with experience in leading complex projects.

Commitment to safeguarding

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education advice, the school will carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates and a requirement to complete a self‑declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Shortlisted candidates are required to complete a self‑declaration criminal history form prior to interview and any disclosures will be discussed with candidates at the interview stage. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS prior to employment commencing.