School Business Manager

Step Teachers Ltd; Waltham Cross; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Moore Teachers is working with a welcoming primary school to recruit a School Business Manager. The role leads the school's business, finance, and operations, with duties spanning budgeting, HR, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in school administration, strong financial and organisational skills, and proven leadership. This is a key post supporting the Headteacher and governors in strategic planning and school improvement, shaping daily operations and

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience in a School Business Manager or senior school administration role.
• Strong financial and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of school systems, compliance, and operational procedures.
• Effective communicator with excellent leadership skills.
• Proactive, highly organised, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Committed to supporting the wider success of the school community.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

School Business Manager

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.