School Business Manager

Moore Teachers Ltd; Waltham Cross; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Moore Teachers Ltd is collaborating with a welcoming primary school to recruit a School Business Manager. The role leads the school's business, finance, and operations to ensure smooth day-to-day running.

The ideal candidate will bring proven SBM or senior school administration experience, strong financial and organisational skills, and a proactive, collaborative approach to support leadership and school improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience as School Business Manager or senior school administrator.
• Strong financial and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of school systems, compliance, and operational procedures.
• Effective communicator with leadership abilities.
• Proactive, highly organised, able to manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to supporting the wider school community.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school's business, finance, and operational functions.
• Manage budgets, financial planning, and resource allocation.
• Oversee HR processes, recruitment, and personnel administration.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, and statutory requirements.
• Support the Headteacher and governors with strategic planning and school improvement priorities.
• Contribute to the efficient day-to-day running of the school.

Skills

Financial management

Organisational skills

Leadership

Communication

SBM experience

Job description

Moore Teachers is working with a welcoming primary school that provides a supportive and inclusive environment where pupils are encouraged to achieve their best. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection recognised its provision as Good across quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and Early Years provision.

The role:

• Leading the school's business, finance, and operational functions
• Managing budgets, financial planning, and resource allocation
• Overseeing HR processes, recruitment, and personnel administration
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, and statutory requirements
• Supporting the Headteacher and governors with strategic planning and school improvement priorities
• Contributing to the efficient day-to-day running of the school

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience in a School Business Manager or senior school administration role
• Possess strong financial and organisational skills
• Have knowledge of school systems, compliance, and operational procedures
• Be an effective communicator with excellent leadership skills
• Be proactive, highly organised, and able to manage competing priorities
• Be committed to supporting the wider success of the school community

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced School Business Manager to join a supportive school environment and play a key role in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the school.